Why Does the VB Model Predict There Will Be No

question 25

Multiple Choice

Why does the VB model predict there will be no bonding in BeH₂?

• A) There is no overlap between the atomic orbitals of Be and the H.
• B) The orbitals of Be have the wrong symmetry compared to those in H.
• C) The energy levels of the Be atomic orbitals are too high to mix with the H.
• D) There are no unpaired electrons in the Be atomic orbitals.
• E) The Be and H atomic orbitals have the same angular momentum.

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