Which One of the Following Statements Regarding Molecular Orbitals for Diatomic

question 83

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements regarding molecular orbitals for diatomic molecules is not correct?

• A) An atomic orbital on one atom combines with an atomic orbital on the other atom to form two molecular orbitals.
• B) 2p atomic orbitals only form \(\pi\) and \(\pi\)* molecular orbitals.
• C) 2s atomic orbitals only form \(\sigma\) and \(\sigma\)* atomic orbitals.
• D) (\(\sigma\) orbitals are symmetric with respect to rotation around the internuclear axis; \(\pi\) orbitals do not have this symmetry.)
• E) A bonding molecular orbital describes the build-up of negatively charged electrons between the nuclei.

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