In the Application of Molecular Orbital Theory to Homonuclear Diatomic

question 23

Multiple Choice

In the application of molecular orbital theory to homonuclear diatomic molecules and ions,__________

• A)the number of MOs can exceed the number of AOs used to create them.
• B)AOs of dissimilar energy mix to form bonding MOs with a greater degree of stabilization.
• C)a MO can hold more than two electrons because it can extend over multiple atoms.
• D)inner shell electrons contribute significantly to bonding MOs.
• E)better mixing of AOs leads to a greater energy difference between bonding and antibonding MOs.

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