MCQ
After understanding the assertion and reason, choose the correct option.
Assertion : In the bonding molecular orbital $(MO)$ of $H_2,$ electron density is increased between the nuclei.
Reason : The bonding $MO$ is ${\psi _A}\, + \,\,{\psi _{B,}}$ which shows destructive interference of the combining electron waves.
  • A
    Assertion is incorrect, reason is correct.
  • Assertion is correct, reason is incorrect
  • C
    Assertion and reason are correct and reason is the correct explanation for the assertion
  • D
    Assertion and reason are correct, but reason is not the correct explanation for the assertion

Answer

Correct option: B.
Assertion is correct, reason is incorrect
b
Assertion is correct but reason is incorrect. Bonding $MO$ shows constructive interference of the combining electron oxide waves.

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