Which Statement Below Regarding Molecular Orbital Theory Is TRUE?
A)Two $\sigma$

question 95

Multiple Choice

Which statement below regarding molecular orbital theory is TRUE?

• A)Two bonding orbitals and two antibonding orbitals are formed from one atomic orbital on each of two atoms.
• B)p atomic orbitals cannot form \(\sigma\) molecular orbitals.
• C)A 2s \(\sigma\) orbital has a higher energy than a 2s \(\sigma\)* orbital.
• D)Only \(\pi\) molecular orbitals can be formed from p atomic orbitals.
• E)s atomic orbitals can only form \(\sigma\)molecular orbitals.

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