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What is the difference between bonding and antibonding orbitals?


Sumit Saini 1st Apr, 2022
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Sumit Saini 1st Apr, 2022

Bonding orbitals are formed by constructive overlap, which stabilizes the molecule and strengthens the bond. Meanwhile, antibonding orbitals are formed by destructive overlap, which weakens the molecule and reduces bond strength.

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