Chemistry Question from JEE Main 2025 · 24 January, Shift 1

Which of the following linear combinations of atomic orbitals will lead to the formation of molecular orbitals in homonuclear diatomic molecules [internuclear axis in $z$-direction]?

A. $2p_z$ and $2p_x$

B. $2s$ and $2p_x$

C. $3d_{xy}$ and $3d_{x^2-y^2}$

D. $2s$ and $2p_z$

E. $2p_z$ and $3d_{x^2-y^2}$