Medium MCQ +4 / -1 PYQ · JEE Mains 2022

Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion $\mathbf{A}$ and the other is labelled as Reason $\mathbf{R}$

Assertion $\mathbf{A}$ : Zero orbital overlap is an out of phase overlap.

Reason $\mathbf{R}$ : It results due to different orientation / direction of approach of orbitals.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

  1. A Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A Correct answer
  2. B Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
  3. C A is true but R is false
  4. D A is false but R is true

Solution

Zero overlapping is something in which there is no overlapping between two orbitals. The first condition is that the two orbitals should not be symmetrical and the second condition is that both orbitals should be in different planes.

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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: Atomic Structure · Topic: Bohr's Model

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