Chemical Bonding And Molecular Structure Question 4
Question 4 - 2024 (01 Feb Shift 2)
Given below are two statements :
Statement (I) : A $\pi$ bonding MO has lower electron density above and below the inter-nuclear asix.
Statement (II) : The $\pi^{*}$ antibonding MO has a node between the nuclei.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
(1) Both Statement I and Statement II are false
(2) Both Statement I and Statement II are true
(3) Statement I is false but Statement II is true
(4) Statement I is true but Statement II is false
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Answer (3)
Solution
A $\pi$ bonding molecular orbital has higher electron density above and below inter nuclear axis
