Refer to Diagram 9-1

question 27

Multiple Choice

Refer to Diagram 9-1.Assume that the molecular orbital energy diagram for a homonuclear diatomic molecule applies to a heteronuclear diatomic molecule.What is the molecular orbital configuration of CO?

• A) [core electrons] (σ_2s)² (σ*_2s)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)² (σ_2p)⁴
• D) [core electrons] (σ_2s)² (σ*_2s)² (π_2p)⁶
• E) [core electrons] (σ_2s)² (σ*_2s)² (π_2p)³ (σ_2p)³

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