When the 1s Orbitals of Two Hydrogen Atoms Combine to Form

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Multiple Choice

When the 1s orbitals of two hydrogen atoms combine to form a hydrogen molecule,how are the electrons distributed in the resulting molecular orbitals?

• A) 2 electrons in the bonding molecular orbital
• B) 1 electron in the bonding molecular orbital,1 electron in the non-bonding molecular orbital
• C) 1 electron in the bonding molecular orbital,1 electron in the antibonding molecular orbital
• D) 2 electrons in the non-bonding molecular orbital
• E) 2 electrons in the antibonding molecular orbital

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