Which of the Following Statements About the π Molecular Orbital

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the π molecular orbital description of cyclobutadiene is not correct?

• A)Cyclobutadiene has two degenerate nonbonding π molecular orbitals.
• B)Cyclobutadiene has a single bonding π molecular orbital.
• C)Cyclobutadiene has two electrons in nonbonding π molecular orbitals.
• D)Cyclobutadiene has one electron in an antibonding π molecular orbital which makes it antiaromatic.
• E)none of the above

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