Chemistry-Molecular Orbital Theory

NEET Chemistry Molecular Orbital Theory MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-fact-Hard-Class 11

What type of molecular orbital is formed by the linear combination of atomic orbitals through addition of wave functions?

A

Bonding molecular orbital

B

Antibonding molecular orbital

C

Non-bonding molecular orbital

D

Degenerate molecular orbital

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

A bonding molecular orbital is formed by the addition of atomic orbitals (ψ A + ψ B), which is characterized by constructive interference of electron waves, as mentioned in the text.

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