According to MO theory,overlap of two s atomic orbitals produces ________.
A)one bonding molecular orbital and one hybrid orbital
B)two bonding molecular orbitals
C)two bonding molecular orbitals and two antibonding molecular orbitals
D)two bonding molecular orbitals and one antibonding molecular orbital
E)one bonding molecular orbital and one antibonding molecular orbital

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When two s atomic orbitals overlap, they combine to form two molecular orbitals, one bonding and one antibonding. The bonding molecular orbital has lower energy and stabilizes the molecule, while the antibonding molecular orbital has higher energy and destabilizes the molecule. Therefore, the correct option is E, which describes the formation of one bonding molecular orbital and one antibonding molecular orbital.

According to MO Theory,overlap of Two S Atomic Orbitals Produces