Question 1
Which of the following statements concerning the relative energy levels of molecular orbitals for the O
2 molecule is INCORRECT?
◦
σ1s<
σ1s* ◦
σ2s<
σ2p◦
π2p<
σ2p ◦
π2p*<
σ2p* ◦
σ1s*<
σ2sQuestion 2
Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?
◦ A double bond is stronger than a single bond for the same atoms.
◦ A double bond is less than twice as strong as a single bond for the same atoms.
◦ Bonded atoms cannot rotate freely around a double bond.
◦ Molecular geometry depends on the
σ bond framework.
◦ There are no hybridized orbitals in multiple bonds.