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MO Theory: Homonuclear Diatomic Molecules
12. Molecular Shapes & Valence Bond Theory / MO Theory: Homonuclear Diatomic Molecules / Problem 3

Assume that diatomics from the third period of the periodic table have similar molecular orbitals as diatomics from the second period. Determine the number of electrons that will occupy the following MO of S2

Molecular orbital diagram for S2 showing electron distribution in bonding and antibonding orbitals.

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