2) Construct the molecular orbital diagram of Mgo. Mg: Atomic number = Energies of relevant orbitals: Mg(3s)% = -10 eV; O(2s) = -32.4 eV; O(2p) = -15.8 ev. Draw the approximate geometries of the resultant molecular orbitals and clearly state the atomic orbitals involved in each molecular orbital. How does this molecular orbital diagram describe the bonding in this molecule? 12; O: Atomic number = 8.

2) Construct the molecular orbital diagram of Mgo. Mg: Atomic number = Energies of relevant orbitals: Mg(3s)% = -10 eV; O(2s) = -32.4 eV; O(2p) = -15.8 ev. Draw the approximate geometries of the resultant molecular orbitals and clearly state the atomic orbitals involved in each molecular orbital. How does this molecular orbital diagram describe the bonding in this molecule? 12; O: Atomic number = 8.

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Chapter9: Covalent Bonding: Orbitals

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