MCQ
Given below are two statements :
Statement (I) : A $\pi$ bonding MO has lower electron density above and below the inter-nuclear asix.
Statement (II) : The $\pi^*$ antibonding MO has a node between the nuclei.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
  • A
    Both Statement I and Statement II are false
  • B
    Both Statement I and Statement II are true
  • Statement I is false but Statement II is true
  • D
    Statement I is true but Statement II is false

Answer

Correct option: C.
Statement I is false but Statement II is true
(C)
A $\pi$ bonding molecular orbital has higher electron density above and below inter nuclear axis

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