In an antibonding molecular orbital, the electron density is minimum:
Correct answer: B. Between the two nuclei of the molecule
- A. Around one atom of the molecule
- B. Between the two nuclei of the molecule
- C. At the region away from the nuclei of the molecule
- D. At no place
Explanation
An antibonding molecular orbital is formed by the destructive interference of atomic orbitals. This creates a nodal plane between the two nuclei where the probability of finding an electron is zero, thus minimizing the electron density in this region.
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