Which of the following statements about molecular orbitals is incorrect?

Practice Questions

Q1
Which of the following statements about molecular orbitals is incorrect?
  1. Molecular orbitals can be occupied by a maximum of two electrons.
  2. Bonding orbitals are lower in energy than antibonding orbitals.
  3. Molecular orbitals are formed from the linear combination of atomic orbitals.
  4. All molecular orbitals are degenerate.

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which of the following statements about molecular orbitals is incorrect?
  • Step 1: Understand what molecular orbitals are. They are regions in a molecule where electrons are likely to be found.
  • Step 2: Learn about degenerate orbitals. Degenerate orbitals are those that have the same energy level.
  • Step 3: Recognize that not all molecular orbitals are degenerate. Some can have different energy levels.
  • Step 4: Identify the incorrect statement. The statement that says all molecular orbitals are degenerate is incorrect.
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