Chemistry-Molecular Orbital Theory

NEET Chemistry Molecular Orbital Theory MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-diagram based-Hard-Class 11

Consider a diagram depicting the formation of molecular orbitals from atomic orbitals via linear combination. If the diagram shows two electron waves reinforcing each other, which type of molecular orbital is being formed?

Question diagram
A

Bonding molecular orbital

B

Antibonding molecular orbital

C

Hybrid molecular orbital

D

Non-bonding molecular orbital

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

In the formation of a bonding molecular orbital, the electron waves reinforce each other, leading to increased electron density between the nuclei, as described in the NCERT context.

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