Beyond Homonuclear Diatomics (10.2.6)

Question 1

• Molecules containing atoms of similar electronegativities will have orbital energies that vary only slightly from homonuclear diatomic molecules.

Answer 1

• Molecules containing atoms of similar electronegativities will have orbital energies that vary only slightly from homonuclear diatomic molecules.

Question 2

• Heteronuclear diatomics of very different electronegativities require the construction of a molecular orbital energy ladder appropriate to the placement of the valence electrons.

Answer 2

• Heteronuclear diatomics of very different electronegativities require the construction of a molecular orbital energy ladder appropriate to the placement of the valence electrons.

Question 3

• Electrons in delocalized bonds can move throughout the atoms of a given molecule, providing a low energy configuration with increased stability.

Answer 3

• Electrons in delocalized bonds can move throughout the atoms of a given molecule, providing a low energy configuration with increased stability.