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If Nx is the number of electrons in bonding molecular orbitals of an atom and Ny is the number of electrons in antibonding molecular orbitals, then the molecule/atom will be stable if
ChemistryChemical Bonding and Molecular StructureNEET
Options:
  • A Nx<Ny
  • B Nx=Ny
  • C Nx>Ny
  • D NxNy
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Nx>Ny
Stability of molecule/ions depends on number of electrons in bonding and antibonding molecular orbitals.
Electrons in bonding molecular orbitals>electrons in antibonding molecular orbitals

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