Which is false statement about LCAO

Options

A. Addition of atomic orbitals result in molecular orbitals
B. Atomic orbitals of nearly same energy combine to form molecular orbitals
C. Bonding molecular orbitals occupy higher energy than atomic orbitals
D. Each molecular orbital accommodates maximum no. of two electrons

Answer

C

Explanation

The bonding molecular orbitals have lower energy than the combining atomic orbitals and hence, are much more stable than corresponding antibonding molecular orbitals.