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Given below are two statements :
Statement (I) : A π bonding MO has lower electron density above and below the inter-nuclear axis.

Statement (II) : The π* antibonding MO has a node between the nuclei.

In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

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Important Questions on Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure

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According to molecular orbital theory, which of the following is true with respect to Li2+ and Li2- ?
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After understanding the assertion and reason, choose the correct option.

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Reason: The bonding MO is ψA+ψB , which shows destructive interference of the combining electron waves.
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CN+, CN-1, NO and CN

Which one of these will have the highest bond order?
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