NEETChemistryChemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
What state do two hydrogen atoms reach when their atomic orbitals partially overlap?
Options
- AGround state
- BExcited state
- CMinimum energy state
- DUnstable state
Correct answer
C. Minimum energy state
Step-by-step solution
In the formation of a hydrogen molecule, there is a minimum energy state when atomic orbitals partially overlap.