When \(\psi_{\mathrm{A}}\) and \(\psi_{\mathrm{B}}\) are the wave functions of atomic orbitals, then…

When \(\psi_{\mathrm{A}}\) and \(\psi_{\mathrm{B}}\) are the wave functions of atomic orbitals, then \(\sigma^*\) is represented by :
  1. \(\psi_{\mathrm{A}}+2 \psi_{\mathrm{B}}\)
  2. \(\psi_A-\psi_B\)
  3. \(\psi_{\mathrm{A}}+\psi_{\mathrm{B}}\)
  4. \(\psi_A-2 \psi_B\)

Solution

Antibonding molecular orbitals are formed by destructive interference of wave functions. $(\mathrm{ABMO}) \sigma^*=\psi_{\mathrm{A}}-\psi_{\mathrm{B}}$

Asked in: JEE Main 2024 (08 Apr Shift 2)

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