Chapter 13, Problem 13.74E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

If the molecular orbitals for ${\text{H}}_{\text{2}}\text{O}$ found in Example 13.13 be orthogonal is to be predicted. Also, whether this always going to be the case or not is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

When the atomic orbitals overlap with each other in the region where the density of electrons is high, the molecular orbitals are formed. Overlap of the atomic orbitals determines the efficiency of the interaction between the atomic orbitals.

Molecular orbital diagrams are used for determining the bonding in molecules using a linear combination of atomic orbitals. The number of molecular orbitals formed is equal to the number of atomic orbitals that combine.