Chapter 10, Problem 10C.2ST

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The orbitals of sulfur atom having non-zero overlap with ${\text{A}}_{\text{1g}}+{\text{E}}_{\text{g}}+{\text{T}}_{\text{1u}}$ orbitals of fluorine atoms have to be stated.  The ground state configuration of the ${\text{SF}}_{\text{6}}$ molecule has to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The anti symmetric functions on integrating over a symmetric range give a value of zero.  The integral of the symmetric range in two dimensions has the contribution from the symmetry operations.  When the function changes sign under one of the symmetric operation and this is cancelled by the symmetry related region then the integral is zero.