Chapter 10, Problem 28E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The energies of the molecular orbitals related to the energies of the atomic orbitals. Also, the shape of the resultant molecular orbitals related to the shape of the atomic orbitals. When applying molecular orbital theory to heteronuclear diatomic molecules, the atomic orbitals used may be of different energies. If two atomic orbitals of different energies make two molecular orbitals.

Concept Introduction:

The atomic orbital of lowerenergy makes a greater contribution to the bonding molecular orbital, and the atomic orbital ofhigher energy makes a greater contribution to the antibonding molecular orbital.