Assertion :In the bonding molecular orbital (MO) of H electron density is increased between the nuclei. Reason: The bonding MO is ψA + ψB which shows destructive interference of the combining electron waves.
Assertion and reason are correct and reason is the correct explanation for the assertion.
Assertion and reason are correct, but reason is not the correct explanation for the assertion.
Assertion is incorrect, reason is correct.
Assertion is correct, reason is incorrect.
A
Assertion and reason are correct and reason is the correct explanation for the assertion.
B
Assertion is correct, reason is incorrect.
C
Assertion and reason are correct, but reason is not the correct explanation for the assertion.
D
Assertion is incorrect, reason is correct.
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In the bonding molecular orbital (MO) of H2 electron density is increased between the nuclei. The bonding MO is ψA + ψB which shows constructive interference of the combining electron waves. Hence, the assertion is correct, reason is incorrect.
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