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← ScienceWhich effect results when overlapping wave functions form a bonding molecular orbital in a covalent bond scenario?
A)Increased potential energy, destabilizing molecule
B)Decreased kinetic energy, increasing bond length
C)Increased electron density, nuclear attraction✓
D)Quantized vibrational, rotational energy levels
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When overlapping wave functions form bonding molecular orbitals, constructive interference increases electron density between nuclei because electrons are more confined, increasing nucleus-electron attraction, stabilizing the bond. Therefore an increased electron density enhances nuclear attraction, rather than destabilizing, or altering kinetic properties, which would impact other molecular features rather than primary cohesive force.
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