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Chemistry
After understanding the assertion and reason, choose the correct option.
Assertion : In the bonding molecular orbital (MO) of 
, electron density is increased between the nuclei.
Reason : The bonding MO is 
, which shows destructive interference of the combining electron waves.
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
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Assertion is correct but reason is incorrect. Bonding MO shows constructive interference of the combining electron waves.
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