Q5 CYL
Question
Label the molecular orbital shown as σ or Π, bonding or antibonding, and indicate where the node occurs.
Step-by-Step Solution
Verified Answer
It is called an σ orbital because it is placed along the internuclear axis. It's an antibonding orbital since there's a node that cuts the internuclear axis.
1Step 1: Define bond
A bond is a long-term attraction between two atoms, molecules, or ions. Most bonding activity can be explained by the attraction of two electrical charges that are in opposition to one another.
2Step 2: Explanation
It is an σ orbital because it is placed along the internuclear axis. It is an antibonding orbital because a node bisects the internuclear axis.
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