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