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In a homonuclear diatomic molecule, the bonding molecular orbital has ______ symmetry than the antibonding molecular orbital.

 

Option: 1

more
 


Option: 2

less
 


Option: 3

the same
 


Option: 4

cannot be determined


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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.

 

 

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