VB Theory and MO Theory Both Predict That N₂ Has

question 19

Multiple Choice

VB theory and MO theory both predict that N₂ has a bond order of three, one sigma bond and two pi bonds. What is the difference between these two models?

• A) The wavefunctions for the electrons are different
• B) The energies predicted would be different
• C) both a & b
• D) There are no differences between VB and MO for N₂

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