In a homonuclear diatomic molecule, the bonding molecular orbital has ______ symmetry than the antibonding molecular orbital.
more
less
the same
cannot be determined
The bonding molecular orbital in a homonuclear diatomic molecule has more symmetry than the antibonding molecular orbital. This is because the bonding molecular orbital is symmetrical around the bond axis, while the antibonding molecular orbital has a node along the bond axis.