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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