NEETChemistryChemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
Where is the electron density located in a bonding molecular orbital?
Options
- APrimarily away from the nuclei
- BBetween the nuclei of the bonded atoms
- COn the nuclei
- DIn the nodal plane
Correct answer
B. Between the nuclei of the bonded atoms
Step-by-step solution
The electron density in a bonding molecular orbital is located between the nuclei of the bonded atoms.