Which Statement About Molecular Orbital Theory Is False

question 63

Multiple Choice

Which statement about molecular orbital theory is false?

• A) Molecular orbitals are derived from valence atomic orbitals.
• B) Each molecular orbital can hold two electrons.
• C) Molecular orbitals hold valence electrons.
• D) Molecular orbital theory is a model of covalent bonding.
• E) Molecular orbitals only occur as bonding orbitals.

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