Chapter 10, Problem 10C.5P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The atomic orbitals out of $\text{s}$, $\text{p}$ and $\text{d}$ atomic orbitals on the central $\text{Xe}$ atom in ${\text{XeF}}_{\text{4}}$ that could form molecular orbitals with $p_1$ has to be identified.

Concept introduction:

A symmetry operation is defined as an action on an object to reproduce an arrangement that is identical to its original spatial arrangement.  The group of symmetry operations of which at least one point is kept fixed is called point group.  The symmetry operations can be identity, rotation, reflection, inversion and improper rotation.