The total number of molecular orbitals formed from 2s and 2p atomic orbitals of a diatomic molecule is _________.
Correct Answer: 8
Solution and Explanation
The molecular orbitals formed from 2s and 2p atomic orbitals are as follows:
\(• Two\ molecular\ orbitals\ of\ 2s\ and\ σ ∗2s\)
\(• Six\ molecular\ orbitals\ of\ 2p: σ2pz, σ ∗2pz, π2px, π2py, π ∗2px, π ∗2py.\)
Thus, the total number of molecular orbitals formed is 8.
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