Refer to Diagram 9-1

question 29

Multiple Choice

Refer to Diagram 9-1.Which of the following is the correct molecular orbital configuration of F₂?

• A) [core electrons] (σ_2s)² (σ*_2s)² (σ_2p)² (π_2p)⁴ (σ*_2p)²
• B) [core electrons] (σ_2s)² (σ*_2s)² (π_2p)² (σ_2p)² (π*_2p)²
• C) [core electrons] (σ_2s)² (σ*_2s)² (π_2p)⁴ (π*_2p)⁴
• D) [core electrons] (σ_2s)² (σ*_2s)² (π_2p)⁴ (σ_2p)² (π*_2p)⁶
• E) [core electrons] (σ_2s)² (σ*_2s)² (σ_2p)² (π_2p)⁴ (π*_2p)⁴

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