Answer:
a. When two p orbitals of similar phase overlap side-by-side, a π
∗
antibonding molecular orbital is formed.
b. When two p orbitals of opposite phase overlap side-by-side, a π
bonding molecular orbital is formed.
c. A π bonding molecular orbital is higher in energy than the two atomic p orbitals from which it is formed.
d. A π
∗ bonding molecular orbital is higher in energy than the two atomic p orbitals from which it is formed.
if these are your options then your answer would be D
Explanation:
A π
∗
antibonding molecular orbital is higher in energy than the two atomic p orbitals from which it is formed.
Antibonding molecular orbitals have higher energy than the two atomic p orbitals from which it is formed. On the other hand, bonding atomic orbitals have a lower energy than the two atomic p orbitals from which it is formed.
A π
∗
antibonding molecular orbital is formed when two p orbitals of opposite phase overlap side-by-side.
