How Are Electrons Distributed in the Molecular Orbitals, When the 1s

question 53

Multiple Choice

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

• 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 antibonding molecular orbital
• E) 2 electrons in the non-bonding molecular orbital

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