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QJEEM18Ch86ce: JEE Main 2018 Chemistry - Class 11 JEEM18Ch86ce Solution: Which of the following best describes the diagram below of a…

Which of the following best describes the diagram below of a molecular orbital ?
JEE Main 2018 (Online) 15th April Evening Slot Chemistry - Chemical Bonding & Molecular Structure Question 191 English

Multiple Choice Options

  • A A non-bonding orbital
  • B An antibonding σ orbital
  • C A bonding π orbital
  • D An antibonding π orbital

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This diagram describes antibonding π orbital. Here to orbitals laterally overlap to from pi bond.

Here two p orbitals have out of phase combination.

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