Question: Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding molecular orbitals?
Options:
- Molecular orbitals can be occupied by a maximum of two electrons.
- Bonding molecular orbitals are lower in energy than the corresponding atomic orbitals.
- Antibonding molecular orbitals are higher in energy than the corresponding 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.
