I'm really confused.
The # of MO are obtained by counting the atomic orbitals; for every atomic orbital combined, one MO results.
So here's my question (s):
1) To determine the # of MO, which atomic orbitals do we count? The valence atomic orbitals? The atomic orbitals with only 1 e-?
2) Once we have the # of MO, how do we determine how many electrons are in either a bonding or antibonding orbital?
For instance, how would I determine that there are 3 bonding pairs and 1 antibonding pair in C2?
I'm really confused, any help would be appreciated. Thank you.
2006-11-30
08:53:38
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