Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding molecular orbitals?

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Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding molecular orbitals?
  1. Molecular orbitals can be occupied by a maximum of two electrons.
  2. Bonding molecular orbitals are lower in energy than the corresponding atomic orbitals.
  3. Antibonding molecular orbitals are higher in energy than the corresponding atomic orbitals.
  4. All molecular orbitals are degenerate.

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

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