In the molecular orbital theory, which of the following orbitals is lower in energy than the 2p orbitals?
Correct Answer: 2s molecular orbitals
- Step 1: Understand that molecular orbital theory describes how atomic orbitals combine to form molecular orbitals.
- Step 2: Identify the types of atomic orbitals involved: 2s and 2p orbitals.
- Step 3: Recall that in molecular orbital theory, the energy levels of molecular orbitals are determined by the atomic orbitals that combine.
- Step 4: Recognize that 2s molecular orbitals are formed from the combination of 2s atomic orbitals and are lower in energy than 2p molecular orbitals.
- Step 5: Conclude that the 2s molecular orbitals are lower in energy than the 2p molecular orbitals.
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