Identify the HOMO and the LUMO in the Following

question 34

Multiple Choice

Identify the HOMO and the LUMO in the following S_N2 reaction.

• A) The HOMO is a bonding C-Br σ and the LUMO is an antibonding C-Br σ* .
• B) The HOMO is a bonding C-Br σ* and the LUMO is an antibonding C-Br σ .
• C) The HOMO is a nonbonding (n) on hydroxide ion and the LUMO is an antibonding OH σ*.
• D) The HOMO is a nonbonding (n) on hydroxide ion and the LUMO is an antibonding C-Br σ* .
• E) None of these choices correctly identify the HOMO and LUMO in this reaction.

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