why is it important to understand the three-dimensional geometry of a molecule?

Q: What is the bond order of the N" molecule according to the molecular orbital theory?

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Q: How can you use molecular orbital diagrams to predict bond order?

A: The bond order of a molecule is determined by number of bonding and anti-bonding electrons in it.

Q: What is a bonding molecular orbital?

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Q: What is Molecular Orbital Model?

A: The molecular orbital theory comes after the valence bond theory(VBT). The molecular orbital model…

Q: How can you identify the electron and molecular geometry of a structure?

A: To identify the electron and molecular geometry of a structure (a) Write the Lewis dot structure ,…

Q: Illustrate the properties of Heteronuclear Diatomic Molecules?

A: The molecules that are made up of two atoms are known as diatomic molecules. If the two atoms are…

Q: What is the role of Molecular Orbitals?

A: The role of molecular orbitals has to be given.

Q: What is molecular orbital diagram?

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Q: What are some limitations of the Valence Bond Theory?

A: A question based on VBT, which is to be accomplished.

Q: Using the molecular orbital model, identify the correct (valence) electron configurations for the…

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Q: Indicate the kind of molecular orbital (s, s*, p, or p*) that results when the two atomic orbitals…

A: Different atomic orbitals of suitable energy can combine to form molecular orbitals in a molecule…

Q: Briefly review some of the rules of molecular orbital theory?

A: Molecular orbital theory = Molecular Orbital theory is primarily used to describe the…

Q: Define the term bonding molecular orbital?

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Q: What is an antibonding molecular orbital?

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Q: Apply molecular orbital theory to determine which molecule is diamagnetic.a) COb) B2c) O2d) None of…

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Q: What are Molecular Orbitals?

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Q: Compare and contrast bonding molecular orbitals with antibonding molecular orbitals.

A: The diagram for the molecular orbitals can be given as:   AO: Atomic Orbitals. BMO: Bonding…

Q: Identify the number of electron groups around a molecule with sp hybridization.

A: Hybridization of any molecule = Bond Pair + Lone Pair = Number of Electron Groups Bond pair = number…

Q: Define Molecular Orbital theory.

A: When two atomic orbitals are combined then molecular orbital is formed. Number of atomic orbitals…

Q: Define what is meant by the term “bond order” and describe how it can be calculated using the…

A: Bond order is index of bond strength and it is defined as difference between bonding electrons and…

Q: Use the molecular orbital model to predict the bond order and magnetism of each of the following…

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Q: Define about Molecular Orbitals ?

A: Atomic orbitals: The mathematical representation of the location of an electron along with the…

Q: Describe the difference between σ, π, and δ molecular orbitals. Explain which atomic orbitals are…

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Q: What is a chemical bond according to molecular orbital theory?

A: Given terms, Chemical bond Molecular orbital theory

Q: why do the real bond angles differ from the theoretical model values?

A: According to VSEPR theory, The non bonding electron present on central atom are called " lone pair".…

Q: Draw the Lewis structure of SeCl₆ and then determine the hybridization of the central atom.

A: In hybridization intermixing of orbitals takes place to form new orbitals called hybrid orbitals.…

Q: Describe the concept of Molecular Orbitals and Orbital Symmerty.

A: A mathematical function that described the position and wave nature of an electron present in…

Q: According to the molecular orbital theory, what is the bond order of C₂¯ molecule?

A: The bond order of C₂¯ molecule has to be calculated.

Q: Do the molecules have a permanent electric dipole moment?

A: Which of the following molecules have permanent Dipole moment

Q: Define valence bond theory and molecular orbital theory. What are the differences between these two…

A: Valence bond theory and molecular orbital theory are the two theories which helps to understand…

Q: Why are bonding molecular orbitals more stable than antibonding molecular orbitals?

A: Given statement,      Bonding molecular orbitals (BMO) more stable than antibonding molecular…

Q: Use the molecular orbital energy diagram below to answer the questions about bond order for the…

A: MOED:molecular orbital energy level Diagram BMO=Bonding molecular orbital ABMO=Anti bonding…

Q: Using the generic molecular orbital diagram, account for the experimental and predicted behaviors of…

A: Molecular orbital diagrams show molecular orbital (MO) energy levels in the centre, surrounded by…

Q: Explain diagrammatically the formation of molecular orbital by LCAO.

A: LCAO is abbreviation of a linear combination of atomic orbitals. It is a quantum superposition of…

Q: Explain why the CS2 molecule is linear while the H2S molecule is not linear.

A: Carbon and sulphur  has 6 valence electrons in their valence shell. Shape of a compound depends upon…

Q: What is the molecular orbital theory?

A: Molecular orbital (MO) theory in which any linear combination of atomic orbital gives the…

Q: Why are Lewis dot structures used to predict the three dimensional shape of molecules?

A: Lewis dot structures do not predict the three dimensional shape of molecules but it gives the…

Q: d) In the formation of CO, the 2s orbital from C and 2p orbital from O could also participate in the…

A: The hybridization of atomic orbitals explain the structure of molecules, when valence bond theory…

Q: Outline the steps in creating molecular orbitals for larger molecules (larger molecules means more…

A: To outline the steps in creating molecular orbitals for larger molecules having more than 3 atoms.

Q: How is the number of molecular orbitals approximated by a linear combination of atomic orbitals…

A: Molecular orbital theory (MOT) was proposed to explain the nature of bonding between the elements.…

Q: Define Hybridization ?

A: Atomic orbitals combine to form molecular orbitals.Hybridization is a process by which atomic…

Q: . Antibonding Bonding molecular orbitals are formed by the overlap of molecular orbitals result from

A: Bonding molecular orbital describe the attractive interactions while antibonding molecular orbitals…

Q: Describe how Molecular Orbital diagrams are constructed using the Linear Combination of Atomic…

A: Postulates of Molecular Orbital theory:- Atomic orbital which have similar energy combine with each…

Q: Which of the period 2 homonuclear diatomic molecules are predicted to be paramagnetic?

A: Atoms that get repelled by a magnet due to the presence of paired-up electrons are called…

Q: When considering molecular orbital diagrams of homonuclear diatomic molecules, explain why atomic…

A: Molecular orbitals are formed by the Linear Combination of Atomic Orbitals (LCAO). Number of…