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JEE Mains · Chemistry · STD 11 - 4. Chemical bonding and molecular structure

Given below are two statements: Statement \((I)\) : A \(\pi\) bonding \(MO\)has lower electron density above and below the inter-nuclear axis. Statement \((II)\) : The \(\pi^*\) antibonding \(MO\) has a node between the nucles.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

  1. A Both Statement \(I\) and Statement \(II\) are false
  2. B Both Statement \(I\) and Statement \(II\) are true
  3. C Statement \(I\) is false but Statement \(II\) is true
  4. D Statement \(I\) is true but Statement \(II\) is false
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(C) Statement \(I\) is false but Statement \(II\) is true

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A \(\pi\) bonding molecular orbital has higher electron density above and below inter nuclear axis.
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