The ground-state electron configuration of the H; molec- ular ion is (og15)'. (a) A molecule of H absorbs a photon, promoting the electron to the os molecular orbital. Predict what happens to the molecule. (b) Another molecule of H absorbs even more energy promoting the electron to the o,2, molecular orbital. Predict what happens to this molecule.

The ground-state electron configuration of the H; molec- ular ion is (og15)'. (a) A molecule of H absorbs a photon, promoting the electron to the os molecular orbital. Predict what happens to the molecule. (b) Another molecule of H absorbs even more energy promoting the electron to the o,2, molecular orbital. Predict what happens to this molecule.

Principles of Modern Chemistry

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Chapter6: Quantum Mechanics And Molecular Structure

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 63P: The pyridine molecule (C5H5N) is obtained by replacing one CH group in benzene with a nitrogen atom....

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