In case of antibonding molecular orbital the repulsion between the nuclei is high because

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presence of a nodal plane between the nuclei

the electron density is very high between the nuclei

the electron waves cancel each other due to constructive interference

All of the above

answer is A.

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In case of antibonding molecular orbital, the repulsion between the nuclei is very high due to presence of a nodal plane between the nuclei.

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