Show that for atom A and A’ to combine and form diatomic molecule A2, their atomic orbital (AO) wave functions (Ψ) must overlap to form bonding (Ψb) and antibonding (Ψa) molecular orbitals (MO). Show all combinatory designation for overlaps of s and p orbitals (including sigma and pi orbitals)

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Show that for atom A and A’ to combine and form diatomic molecule A2, their atomic orbital (AO) wave functions (Ψ) must overlap to form bonding (Ψb) and antibonding (Ψa) molecular orbitals (MO). Show all combinatory designation for overlaps of s and p orbitals (including sigma and pi orbitals)

 

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