For the following pairs of molecular orbitals, indicate the one you expect to have the lower energy,

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For the following pairs of molecular orbitals, indicate the one you expect to have the lower energy, and state the reason for your choice. 

(a) σ1s or σ*1s;

(b) σ2s or σ2p;

(c) σ*1s or σ2s

(d) σ2p or σ*2p.

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General Chemistry Principles And Modern Applications

ISBN: 9780132931281

11th Edition

Authors: Ralph Petrucci, Jeffry Madura, F. Herring, Carey Bissonnette

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