Chemistry-Molecular Orbital Theory
NEET Chemistry Molecular Orbital Theory MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
Which of the following statements about molecular orbitals and their properties is correct?
A
Bonding molecular orbitals are lower in energy than the corresponding antibonding molecular orbitals.
B
All molecular orbitals have equal energy levels.
C
Antibonding molecular orbitals always have a higher bond order than bonding molecular orbitals.
D
Molecular orbitals are formed only from s orbitals of the combining atoms.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Bonding molecular orbitals indeed have lower energy than their corresponding antibonding molecular orbitals, which is fundamental to molecular orbital theory as indicated in the NCERT context.
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