According to Molecular Orbital Theory, two separate 1s orbitals interact to form what molecular orbital(s)
A) ($\sigma$) only
B) ($\sigma$) and $\sigma$*
C) ($\pi$) only
D) ($\pi$) and $\pi$*
E) ($\sigma$) and $\pi$

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Two 1s orbitals interact through the formation of a sigma bond and an antibonding sigma* orbital, resulting in the molecular orbitals (F1F1F1S1σF1F1F10) and F1F1F1S1σ*F1F1F10*.

According to Molecular Orbital Theory, Two Separate 1s Orbitals Interact σ\sigmaσ

According to Molecular Orbital Theory, Two Separate 1s Orbitals Interact $\sigma$