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Molecular Orbital Theory
12. Molecular Shapes & Valence Bond Theory / Molecular Orbital Theory / Problem 7

Which of the following statements is correct based on the given molecular orbital diagram for a six lithium atom chain?

Molecular orbital diagram for a six lithium atom chain showing energy levels and orbitals.

a. There are no nodes in the lowest-energy unoccupied molecular orbital (LUMO)

b. There are 3 nodes in the lowest-energy unoccupied molecular orbital (LUMO)

c. There are 5 nodes in the lowest-energy unoccupied molecular orbital (LUMO)

d. There are 7 nodes in the lowest-energy unoccupied molecular orbital (LUMO)

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