NEET Chemistry Molecular Orbital Theory MCQ Question
Which of the following statements about molecular orbitals is correct?
Bonding molecular orbitals have higher energy than antibonding molecular orbitals.
Electrons in bonding molecular orbitals contribute to the stability of a molecule.
The number of molecular orbitals formed is less than the number of combining atomic orbitals.
Molecular orbitals are always monocentric like atomic orbitals.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Electrons in bonding molecular orbitals tend to hold the nuclei together and stabilize a molecule, as stated in the context. Bonding molecular orbitals have lower energy than antibonding ones, and the number of molecular orbitals formed equals the number of atomic orbitals combined.
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