Question

According to molecular orbital theory, antibonding molecular orbitals of O₂ contain ____________.

विकल्प

• 6 electrons

• 8 electrons

• 10 electrons

• 4 electrons

Answer 1

According to molecular orbital theory, antibonding molecular orbitals of O₂ contain 4 electrons.

Explanation:

             M.O. diagram for O₂ molecular

σ*2s = 2e⁻
π*2p_x = 1e⁻
π*2p_y = 1e⁻
____________________
Total = 4 electrons