alleryWhat effect does an antibonding orbital have on a bond?
AIt strengthens the bond
BIt makes the nuclei vanish
CIt removes all electrons
DIt weakens the bond
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. It weakens the bond
Antibonding electron density tends to pull nuclei apart and weaken their bond.
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