If $N_x$ is the number of bonding orbitals of an atom and $N_y$ is the number of antibonding orbitals,then the molecule/atom will be stable if

  • A
    $N_x > N_y$
  • B
    $N_x = N_y$
  • C
    $N_x < N_y$
  • D
    $N_x \le N_y$

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