Higher energy molecular orbital destabilizing molecules.
Orbital formed from out-of-phase atomic orbitals.
Represents electron repulsion in bonding scenarios.
Inhibits bond formation between atoms or ions.
Associated with increased molecular instability and reactivity.
Antibonding orbital: Electron cloud that destabilizes molecular bonds.
Antibonding interaction: Repulsive force between electrons in different atoms.
Antibonding energy level: Higher energy state of antibonding orbitals.
Antibonding electron configuration: Arrangement favoring bond weakening or disruption.
Antibonded molecule: Molecule with reduced stability due to antibonds.