Chemistry · Molecular Orbital Theory
In the molecular orbital description of the CO molecule (with the CO bond along the z-axis), which of the following statements correctly describes the Lowest Unoccupied Molecular Orbital (LUMO)?
- 1The LUMO is a non-bonding MO formed by Xe 5p orbitals.
- 2The LUMO is a σ-bonding MO localized on C.
- 3The LUMO consists of degenerate π-antibonding MOs (π2px, π2py) predominantly localized on the carbon atom.✓
- 4The LUMO is a σ-antibonding MO localized on O.
Correct answer
The LUMO consists of degenerate π-antibonding MOs (π2px, π2py) predominantly localized on the carbon atom.
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