VibraXX
Live Quiz Arena
🎁 1 Free Round Daily
⚡ Enter Arena
HomeCategoriesScienceQuestion
Question
Science

Which consequence occurs when diatomic oxygen approaches transition-metal complex catalyst?

A)Orbital hybridization destabilizing the O–O bond
B)Enhanced nuclear fusion within oxygen atoms
C)Catalyst deactivation through ligand oxidation
D)Increased vibrational entropy increases stability

💡 Explanation

Orbital overlap initiates electron transfer into O₂ antibonding orbitals, weakening the O–O bond because orbital hybridization reduces electron density between the oxygen atoms, therefore facilitating subsequent catalytic reactions, rather than direct fusion chemistry or simple entropic stabilization.

🏆 Up to £1,000 monthly prize pool

Ready for the live challenge? Join the next global round now.
*Terms apply. Skill-based competition.

⚡ Enter Arena

Related Questions

Browse Science