NEETChemistryChemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
How does the extent of orbital overlap affect the electron density between nuclei?
Options
- AGreater overlap leads to lower electron density.
- BGreater overlap leads to higher electron density.
- COverlap has no effect on electron density.
- DOverlap causes electron repulsion.
Correct answer
B. Greater overlap leads to higher electron density.
Step-by-step solution
The greater the extent of overlap between atomic orbitals, the greater the electron density between the nuclei of a molecular orbital.