Question

Given below are two statements : One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason $R$
Assertion A : Zero orbital overlap is an out of phase overlap.
Reason : It results due to different orientation/ direction of approach of orbitals. In the light of the above statements. Choose the correct answer from the options given below

• A. Both $A$ and $R$ are true and $R$ is the correct explanation of $A$
• B. Both $A$ and $R$ are true but $R$ is NOT the correct explanation of $A$
• C. $A$ is true but $R$ is false
• D. $A$ is false but $R$ is true

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Correct answer is (a) Both $A$ and $R$ are true and $R$ is the correct explanation of $A$