NEET Chemistry Molecular Orbital Theory MCQ Question
Which of the following statements about molecular orbitals is correct?
Bonding molecular orbitals have higher energy than antibonding molecular orbitals.
Electron density in bonding molecular orbitals is located between the nuclei of bonded atoms.
Antibonding molecular orbitals stabilize a molecule by holding the nuclei together.
Bonding molecular orbitals have a nodal plane between the nuclei.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Bonding molecular orbitals have lower energy than antibonding molecular orbitals, and electron density in these orbitals is concentrated between the nuclei, reducing repulsion (Chunk 3).
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