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Write the Significance of a Plus and a Minus Sign Shown in Representing the Orbitals. - Chemistry

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Write the significance of a plus and a minus sign shown in representing the orbitals.

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Solution

Molecular orbitals are represented by wave functions. A plus sign in an orbital indicates a positive wave function while a minus sign in an orbital represents a negative wave function.

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Chapter 4: Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure - EXERCISES [Page 135]

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NCERT Chemistry - Part 1 and 2 [English] Class 11
Chapter 4 Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
EXERCISES | Q 4.37 | Page 135
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