Which of the following statements about molecular orbitals is incorrect?

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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.

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Q: Which of the following statements about molecular orbitals is incorrect?
Solution: Not all molecular orbitals are degenerate; some can have different energy levels.
Steps: 4

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