Multiple Choice
Refer to Diagram 9-1.Assume that the molecular orbital energy diagram for a homonuclear diatomic molecule applies to a heteronuclear diatomic molecule.What is the molecular orbital configuration of CO?
A) [core electrons] (σ2s) 2 (σ*2s) 2 (π2p) 4 (σ2p) 2
B) [core electrons] (σ2s) 2 (σ*2s) 2 (π2p) 2 (σ2p) 2 (π*2p) 2
C) [core electrons] (σ2s) 2 (σ*2s) 2 (π2p) 2 (σ2p) 4
D) [core electrons] (σ2s) 2 (σ*2s) 2 (π2p) 6
E) [core electrons] (σ2s) 2 (σ*2s) 2 (π2p) 3 (σ2p) 3
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