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Q.

Which of the following best describes the diagram below of a molecular orbital?

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a

A non-bonding orbital
 

b

An antibonding σ orbital
 

c

A bonding π orbital
 

d

An antibonding π orbital

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

Based on the charges recorded in the atomic orbitals, we may determine if a molecular orbital is bonding or antibonding. Bonding occurs when the positive charge overlaps the positive charge, while antibonding occurs when the positive charge overlaps the negative charge.
It is a pi antibonding molecular orbital because, as seen in the diagram, the opposing charges overlap.
Two p orbitals laterally overlap to form pi bond.
Out of phase combination of these two p orbitals give π*MO.
Hence, the correct option is (D) 

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