NEETChemistryChemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
How does the number of nuclei influencing an electron differ between atomic and molecular orbitals?
Options
- AAtomic orbitals are influenced by two or more nuclei, while molecular orbitals are influenced by one nucleus.
- BAtomic orbitals are polycentric, while molecular orbitals are monocentric.
- CBoth atomic and molecular orbitals are influenced by one nucleus.
- DBoth atomic and molecular orbitals are polycentric.
Correct answer
A. Atomic orbitals are influenced by two or more nuclei, while molecular orbitals are influenced by one nucleus.
Step-by-step solution
An electron in an atomic orbital is influenced by one nucleus, while in a molecular orbital, it is influenced by two or more nuclei.