If a homonuclear diatomic molecule is oriented along z-axis, determine the molecular orbital formed by the linear combination of atomic orbitals of the two atoms. Also draw their resulting structure. Determine the orbital having two radial nodes and two angular nodes and also give reason to support your answer. (FULL EXPLAINATION)

If a homonuclear diatomic molecule is oriented along z-axis, determine the molecular orbital formed by the linear combination of atomic orbitals of the two atoms. Also draw their resulting structure. Determine the orbital having two radial nodes and two angular nodes and also give reason to support your answer. (FULL EXPLAINATION)

Physical Chemistry

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Chapter13: Introduction To Symmetry In Quantum Mechanics

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 13.73E

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