Which outcome arises when degenerate atomic orbitals mix due to symmetry mismatch during molecular bonding?

💡 Explanation

When degenerate atomic orbitals mix imperfectly due to symmetry mismatches during bonding, linear combinations may lead to formation of non-bonding orbitals because some atomic orbital contributions cancel. Therefore formation of non-bonding pairs results, rather than increased bond strength, energy decrease, or enhanced paramagnetism, which require favorable orbital overlaps.

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