In the Molecular Orbital Description of CO

question 69

Multiple Choice

In the molecular orbital description of CO,

• A)six molecular orbitals contain electrons.
• B)there are two unpaired electrons.
• C)the bond order is 3.
• D)the highest-energy electrons occupy antibonding orbitals.
• E)All of the above are false.

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Definitions:

Fatty Acids

Long hydrocarbon chains that are a major component of lipids, serving as energy sources and structural elements in cell membranes.

Monoglycerides

Molecules made of one fatty acid attached to a glycerol backbone, important as emulsifiers in food production.

Small Intestine

A part of the gastrointestinal tract where most of the digestion and absorption of nutrients occurs.

Carbohydrate

Molecule that consists mainly of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms in a 1:2:1 ratio. A sugar, or a polymer of sugars (e.g., cellulose, starch, glycogen).