Given below are two statements:

Statement $(I)$ : A $\pi$ bonding $MO$has lower electron density above and below the inter-nuclear asix.

Statement $(II)$ : The $\pi^*$ antibonding $MO$ has a node between the nucles.In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

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  • A

    Both Statement $I$ and Statement $II$ are false

  • B

    Both Statement $I$ and Statement $II$ are true

  • C

    Statement $I$ is false but Statement $II$ is true

  • D

    Statement $I$ is true but Statement $II$ is false

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The total number of anti bonding molecular orbitals, formed from $2 \mathrm{~s}$ and $2 \mathrm{p}$ atomic orbitals in a diatomic molecule is_______

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Give features of Molecular orbital $( \mathrm{MO} )$ theory:

Which of the following species show maximum bond length ?

વિધાન : Ozone is powerful oxidising agent in comparison to $O_2$.
કારણ : Ozone is diamagnetic but $O_2$ is paramagnetic.

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According to Molecular Orbital Theory,

($A$) $\mathrm{C}_2^{2-}$ is expected to be diamagnetic

($B$) $\mathrm{O}_2{ }^{2+}$ is expected to have a longer bond length than $\mathrm{O}_2$

($C$) $\mathrm{N}_2^{+}$and $\mathrm{N}_2^{-}$have the same bond order

($D$) $\mathrm{He}_2^{+}$has the same energy as two isolated He atoms

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