Chemistry-Molecular Orbital Theory

NEET Chemistry Molecular Orbital Theory MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-fact-Easy-Class 11

In molecular orbital theory, which molecular orbital is lower in energy than the σ2p z molecular orbital?

A

π2p x

B

σ2p y

C

π2p z

D

σ2p x

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

According to the NCERT context, the energy of the σ2p z molecular orbital is higher than that of the π2p x and π2p y molecular orbitals, indicating that π2p x is lower in energy.

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