After understanding the assertion and reason, choose the co…

Chemistry Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure NTA Abhiyas Question Single Correct MCQ

Published by: CGP EDU Academic Team

Published on: August 13, 2026

After understanding the assertion and reason, choose the correct option.

Assertion: In the bonding molecular orbital (MO) of H 2 , electron density is increased between the nuclei.

Reason: The bonding MO is , which shows destructive interference of the combining electron waves.

Assertion and Reason are correct, but Reason is not the correct explanation for the Assertion.

Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for the Assertion.

Assertion is incorrect, Reason is correct.

Assertion is correct, Reason is incorrect.

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The correct answer is:

Assertion is correct, Reason is incorrect.

Electron density between nuclei increased during formation of BMO in H 2 .

BMO is (Linear combination of Atomtextc orbitals) provides constructive interference. While by distinctive interference anti BMO formed.

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