Chemistry · Molecular Orbital Theory
Consider the following statements regarding the molecular orbitals (MOs) of a water molecule: A. The photoelectron spectrum of water shows that the two MOs containing the lone pairs are not of the same energy. B. The O-H bond orbitals have a 1 symmetry. C. The HOMO is predominantly an oxygen p orbital. D. Increasing the H-O-H bond angle leads to the destabilization of the HOMO. The option containing the correct statements is:
- 1B and D only
- 2B and C only
- 3A and D only
- 4A and C only✓
Correct answer
A and C only
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