Which of the Following Statements Relating to Molecular Orbital (MO)

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements relating to molecular orbital (MO) theory is incorrect?

• A) Combination of two atomic orbitals produces one bonding and one antibonding MO.
• B) A bonding MO is lower in energy than the two atomic orbitals from which it is formed.
• C) Combination of two 2p orbitals may result in either  or  MOs.
• D) A species with a bond order of zero will not be stable.
• E) In a stable molecule having an even number of electrons, all electrons must be paired.

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