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Which consequence results when molecular orbitals lack proper symmetry?

A)Forbidden chemical reactions occur
B)Enhanced catalytic reaction pathways
C)Increased bond order stability
D)Accelerated radioactive decay observed

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Reactions become forbidden because orbital symmetry mismatch prevents stabilizing interactions via the HOMO-LUMO mixing mechanism required for bond formation; therefore, desired products are not formed rather than stable transition states arising from allowed reactions.

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