NEETChemistryChemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
According to MO theory, how are molecular orbitals filled?
Options
- AIn any order
- BAccording to the Aufbau principle
- CAccording to the Hund's rule
- DRandomly
Correct answer
B. According to the Aufbau principle
Step-by-step solution
The molecular orbitals, like atomic orbitals, are filled in accordance with the Aufbau principle.