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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