(c) In the construction of molecular orbital diagram involving a hypervalence system ofhexafluoro sulphur, only 12 valence electrons are distributed across the molecularorbitals. Explain why this is so?(4)(d) In the formation of CO, the 2s orbital from C and 2p orbital from 0 could alsoparticipate in the formation of o molecular orbital. Explain why this is possible?(4)

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(c) In the construction of molecular orbital diagram involving a hypervalence system of hexafluoro sulphur, only 12 valence electrons are distributed across the molecular orbitals. Explain why this is so?

(c) In the construction of molecular orbital diagram involving a hypervalence system of hexafluoro sulphur, only 12 valence electrons are distributed across the molecular orbitals. Explain why this is so?

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(c) In the construction of molecular orbital diagram involving a hypervalence system of
hexafluoro sulphur, only 12 valence electrons are distributed across the molecular
orbitals. Explain why this is so?
(4)
(d) In the formation of CO, the 2s orbital from C and 2p orbital from 0 could also
participate in the formation of o molecular orbital. Explain why this is possible?
(4)

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