Question

Which of the following statements is not true regarding molecular orbital theory?

• A. The atomic orbitals of comparable energies combine to form molecular orbitals
• B. An atomic orbital is monocentric while a molecular orbital is polycentric
• C. Bonding molecular orbital has higher energy than antibonding molecular orbital
• D. Molecular orbitals like atomic orbitals obey Aufbau principle for filling of electrons

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Bonding molecular orbital has lower energy than the antibonding molecular orbital