The following illustration shows a molecular orbital for the C 2 + ion: Determine if the MO is a σ or π MO and classify if it is a bonding or antibonding MO.

MO Theory: Homonuclear Diatomic Molecules

12. Molecular Shapes & Valence Bond Theory / MO Theory: Homonuclear Diatomic Molecules / Problem 1

The following illustration shows a molecular orbital for the C₂⁺ ion:

Determine if the MO is a σ or π MO and classify if it is a bonding or antibonding MO.

σ; bonding

σ; antibonding

π; bonding

π; antibonding