NEETChemistryChemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
How are electrons in a molecule distributed in molecular orbitals, according to the MO theory?
Options
- AThey are present in atomic orbitals.
- BThey are present in the same molecular orbital.
- CThey are present in various molecular orbitals.
- DThey are present in electron clouds.
Correct answer
C. They are present in various molecular orbitals.
Step-by-step solution
The electrons in a molecule are present in various molecular orbitals, similar to how electrons in atoms are present in various atomic orbitals.