Which of the following statements is not true regarding molecular orbital theory?

Options

A. The atomic orbitals of comparable energies combine to form molecular orbitals.
B. An atomic orbital is monocentric while a molecular orbital is polycentric.
C. Bonding molecular orbital has higher energy than antibonding molecular orbital.
D. Molecular orbitals like atomic orbitals obey Aufbau principle for filling of electrons.

Answer

C

Explanation

Bonding molecular orbital has lower energy than the antibonding molecular orbital.