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Question: During the formation of a molecular orbital from atomic orbitals of the same atom, probability of el...

During the formation of a molecular orbital from atomic orbitals of the same atom, probability of electron density is :

A

None zero in the nodal plane

B

Maximum in the nodal plane

C

Zero in the nodal plane

D

Zero on the surface of the lobe

Answer

Zero in the nodal plane

Explanation

Solution

The electron density is zero in the nodal plane during the formation of a molecular orbital from atomic orbitals of the same atom.