MO Theory: Homonuclear Diatomic Molecules
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MO Theory: Homonuclear Diatomic Molecules
4 problems
1PRACTICE PROBLEM
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.
3PRACTICE PROBLEM
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.
