EBK GET READY FOR ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
EBK GET READY FOR ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
2nd Edition
ISBN: 9780321830555
Author: KARTY
Publisher: VST
Question
Book Icon
Chapter 3, Problem 3.3YT
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The HOMO of the H2 molecule described in Solved Problem 3.3 is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

When atomic orbitals overlap during the formation of a molecule, an equal number of molecular orbitals (MOs) is formed. Half of these are bonding MOs, with energy less than the original AOs. The remaining half are antibonding MOs of energy higher (by almost the same amount) than the original AOs. The electrons from the overlapping atomic orbitals of the atoms fill up the MOs according to the Aufbau principle. In most cases, not all MOs are filled up. The highest energy MO with at least one electron occupying it is designated as the HOMO, Highest Occupied Molecular Orbital.

Blurred answer
Students have asked these similar questions
Provide an IUPAC name for each of the compounds shown. (Specify (E)/(Z) stereochemistry, if relevant, for straight chain alkenes only. Pay attention to commas, dashes, etc.) H₁₂C C(CH3)3 C=C H3C CH3 CH3CH2CH CI CH3 Submit Answer Retry Entire Group 2 more group attempts remaining Previous Next
Arrange the following compounds / ions in increasing nucleophilicity (least to most nucleophilic) CH3NH2 CH3C=C: CH3COO 1 2 3 5 Multiple Choice 1 point 1, 2, 3 2, 1, 3 3, 1, 2 2, 3, 1 The other answers are not correct 0000
curved arrows are used to illustrate the flow of electrons. using the provided starting and product structures, draw the cured electron-pushing arrows for thw following reaction or mechanistic steps. be sure to account for all bond-breaking and bond making steps
Knowledge Booster
Background pattern image
Similar questions
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Text book image
Organic Chemistry: A Guided Inquiry
Chemistry
ISBN:9780618974122
Author:Andrei Straumanis
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Text book image
Chemistry & Chemical Reactivity
Chemistry
ISBN:9781337399074
Author:John C. Kotz, Paul M. Treichel, John Townsend, David Treichel
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Text book image
Introductory Chemistry: A Foundation
Chemistry
ISBN:9781337399425
Author:Steven S. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Text book image
Chemistry: The Molecular Science
Chemistry
ISBN:9781285199047
Author:John W. Moore, Conrad L. Stanitski
Publisher:Cengage Learning