Question

Antibonding molecular orbitals are produced by select one: a. All of these b. Constructive interaction of atomic orbitals. C. Destructive interaction of atomic orbitals. D. The overlap of the atomic orbitals of two negative ions

Answer 1

Answer:

Destructive interaction of atomic orbitals

Answer 2

The correct option is C.

• Constructive interaction means the same face interaction. This interaction results in the formation of bonding molecular orbitals.
• Destructive interaction means the opposite face interaction. This interaction results in the formation of antibonding molecular orbitals.
• Thus we can say that antibonding molecular orbitals are produced by the destructive interaction of atomic orbitals.