Question: Which of the following statements about molecular orbitals is incorrect?
Options:
- Molecular orbitals can be occupied by a maximum of two electrons.
- Bonding orbitals are lower in energy than antibonding orbitals.
- Molecular orbitals are formed from the linear combination of atomic orbitals.
- All molecular orbitals are degenerate.
Correct Answer: All molecular orbitals are degenerate.
Solution:
Not all molecular orbitals are degenerate; some can have different energy levels.