Q.

Which one of the following statements is incorrect related to Molecular Orbital Theory?
 

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a

Molecular orbitals obtained from 2Px and 2 Py orbitals are symmetrical around the bond axis.

b

The π* antibonding molecular orbital has a node between the nuclei.

c

A π-bonding molecular orbital has larger electron density above and below the internuclear axis.

d

In the formation of bonding molecular orbital, the two electron waves of the bonding atoms reinforce each other.

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

In the formation of BMO, the two electron waves of the bonding atoms reinforce each other due to constructive interference. Molecular orbitals obtained from 2Px and 2Py orbitals are ‘unsymmetrical’ around bond axis.

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