Molecular Orbital Theory Overview

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What is the method used to represent molecular orbitals through a linear combination of atomic orbitals?

Density functional theory (DFT) model

Schrödinger equation

Linear Combination of Atomic Orbitals (LCAO) (correct)

Hartree–Fock (HF) model

What type of interference results in the formation of a bonding molecular orbital?

No interference involved

Constructive interference of two atomic wave functions (correct)

Interference of atomic and molecular wave functions

Destructive interference of two atomic wave functions

What conditions are required for the linear combination of atomic orbitals to form molecular orbitals?

No specific conditions required

Proper overlap between atomic orbitals (correct)

Different symmetry about molecular axis

Different energy of combining orbitals

Which type of atomic orbitals can combine to form molecular orbitals according to the energy condition?

2s orbital with 2p orbital Signup and view all the answers

What is considered the molecular axis of symmetry for combining atoms?

z-axis Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the molecular orbital theory?

To describe the structure and properties of different molecules Signup and view all the answers

How does the molecular orbital theory differ from the valence-bond theory?

It reflects the geometries of the molecules to which it is applied Signup and view all the answers

According to the molecular orbital theory, where can an electron in a molecule be present?

Anywhere in the molecule Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes molecular orbitals from atomic orbitals?

Molecular orbitals are formed by combining atomic orbitals from different atoms Signup and view all the answers

What did the molecular orbital theory pave a new way to understand?

The process of bonding Signup and view all the answers

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What is the method used to represent molecular orbitals through a linear combination of atomic orbitals?

What type of interference results in the formation of a bonding molecular orbital?

What conditions are required for the linear combination of atomic orbitals to form molecular orbitals?

Which type of atomic orbitals can combine to form molecular orbitals according to the energy condition?

What is considered the molecular axis of symmetry for combining atoms?

What is the main purpose of the molecular orbital theory?

How does the molecular orbital theory differ from the valence-bond theory?

According to the molecular orbital theory, where can an electron in a molecule be present?

What distinguishes molecular orbitals from atomic orbitals?

What did the molecular orbital theory pave a new way to understand?

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