Q.

The number of molecular orbitals formed is equal to the number of combining atomic orbitals. 

When two atomic orbitals combine, two molecular orbitals are formed. One is known as bonding molecular orbital while the other is called antibonding molecular orbitals.
Which molecular orbital has higher stability?

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a

Antibonding molecular orbital

b

None of the above

c

Both orbitals have same stability

d

Bonding molecular orbital

answer is A.

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Bonding molecular orbitals have lower energy and hence, have higher stability

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