Using the figure below which of the following statements is true regarding the d

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Using the figure below which of the following statements is true regarding the distribution of electrons in the filled hydrogen molecule according to the molecular orbital theory?

A. The electron density goes to zero between the two nuclei, i.e. there is a node at point C

B. There is extra electron density between the two nuclei in the region between B and D.
C. This molecular orbital is constructed from the overlap of 2 p atomic orbitals. D. The nuclei in this molecule are located at points A and E

Explanation / Answer

Ans is B. When 1s molecule combine in hydrogen atom they will form constructive(green line) and destroctive (red line) orbital.According to this form we can say B is true. A is not because in the C point there is cusp electron density C is not because no 2p orbital overlaping in Hydrogen molecule. D is not because we can not say where nuclei is located .

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