If four orbitals on one atom overlap four orbitals on a second atom,how many molecular orbitals will form?
A)1
B)4
C)8
D)16
E)none of these

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Each orbital on the first atom can overlap with one of the four orbitals on the second atom, resulting in four molecular orbitals. Since there are four orbitals on each atom, there will be a total of 8 molecular orbitals formed.

If Four Orbitals on One Atom Overlap Four Orbitals on a Second