Chapter 10, Problem 10C.5AE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Whether in ${\text{NO}}_{\text{2}}$ molecule there is any valence orbital of the central $\text{N}$ atom that can have a non-zero overlap with combinations of $\text{O}$ orbitals or not has to be stated.  Whether in ${\text{SO}}_{\text{2}}$ molecule there is any valence orbital of the central $\text{S}$ atom that can have a non-zero overlap with combinations of $\text{O}$ orbitals or not has to be stated.

Concept introduction:

A symmetry operation is defined as an action on an object to reproduce an arrangement using a symmetry argument.  The spatial arrangement of the object remains identical after a symmetry operation.  The point of reference through which a symmetry operation takes place is termed as a symmetry element.