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2) HO adopts C2v symmetry (a) Create SALCs for the H atoms and, using the Czv character table on the attached sheet, derive representations for each SALC and then assign the appropriate symmetry. (b) Assign the symmetry for the orbitals on the central O atom, again using the character table (c) Create a reasonable MO diagram for H O and label appropriately (02s:-32 eV O2p:-16 eV, Hls 4 cV) You may assume the s-orbital on O is functionally non-bonding. (d)...
Could you show how to do (d) step by step, please? AO = Atomic orbital MO = Molecular orbital (L)GO= (Ligand) Group orbital 2. TaHs has a square pyramidal geometry and a Cev symmetry. (a) Assign x, y, z coordinates on the atoms: - Z axis on central Ta atom is the principal rotation axis (z axes on other atoms are colinear) - X, y axes on central Ta atom match Ta-H bonds (x, y axes on other atoms are...
3. Consider an atom having the fx(x2–3y2) orbital projection presented below. - What d and p orbitals of a second atom would have the appropriate symmetry to form bonding and antibonding orbitals with this forbital? Consider all d and p orbitals and defend your answer, including drawings for all orbital interactions. Assume the internuclear axis is the z axis and the incoming atom has the same axis system as the atom with the fx(x2–3y2) orbital projection.
Consider the molecule AX5, where the central atom A has no lone pairs. X represents the outer atoms, all identical to each other. How many of the following statements are correct? A. The central atom A utilizes its outermost ns orbital, all three of its outermost np orbitals, and two of its (n – 1)d orbitals for bonding. B. The A-X equatorial bond length is shorter than the A-X axial bond length. C. Suppose in AX5 a lone pair was...
Question 4 Determine if each of the statements is True or False about bonding molecular orbitals and antibonding molecular orbitals. 1) Every electron that enters a bonding molecular orbital has lower energy and stabilizes the molecule. Select 2) Bonding molecular orbitals are formed by the overlap of two out-of-phase atomic orbitals. [Select] 3) An antibonding molecular orbital has a lower electron density in the internuclear region than that of the atomic orbitals. [ Select] 4) Two atomic orbitals are combined...
4. On the basis of molecular orbitals and molecular orbital diagrams, predict which molecule in each series will have the longest bond. Be sure to provide a brief explanation a. B2, B2 b. 02*, 0,- c. HHe", Hz 5. Consider the hydroxide ion, OH and do the following: a. Prepare a molecular orbital diagram and fill with electrons given the following atomic orbital potential energies: O(2s) = -32.3 eV, O(2p) = -15.8 eV, H(s) -13.6 eV. Be sure to label...
2. According to molecular orbital theory, how many molecular orbitals of benzene are bonding. antibonding and nonbonding? A. Two bonding, two antibonding and two nonbonding B. Three bonding, two antibonding and one nonbonding C. Three bonding, three antibonding and cro nonbonding D. Two bonding, zero antibonding and four nonbonding E Six bonding, zero antibonding and zero nonbonding 3. Which one of the following is aromatic? A. II B. III C. IV D. I E. None
Dow lewis electron-dot structures for the following compounds and calculate the formal charge on each atom. (15 pts) b. Brod d. XeO3 2. Predict the molecular shapes and geometries for the compounds in problem 1. (10 pts) 3. What hybrid orbitals would be used by the central atom for o-bonding in each compound in problem 1. (10 pts) 4. Consider a molecule with a formula of ABe, that has a trigonal prism geometry. Using the Dan character table, determine the...
Which of the following statements describes the theory of Conservation of Orbital Symmetry? Select one: A. The molecular orbital of the transition state must be similar to that of the product. B. A pericyclic reaction requires the overlap of in-phase orbitals. C. The molecular orbitals of reactant and product must have different symmetry. D. Only s orbitals from reactants and products are utilized. E. The molecular orbital of the transition state must be similar to that of the reactant.
13. (14 pts) MO Theory Draw the complete (core and valence) molecular orbital energy level diagram for the homonuclear diatomic molecule Be2. Use standard MO symbols to label the energy levels (That is: o, o, , or n*, as needed, with subscripts indicating which atomic orbitals formed them.) a. Sketch the molecular orbital formed when two 2p orbitals, one each on each Be atom, overlap to form a o antibonding MO b. Using your MO energy level diagram in (a),...