(a) Draw resonance structures for CO, choosing only those that you think contribute significantly to the bonding.

(b) Figure 2.15a shows an MO diagram for CO. Two MOs are illustrated by schematic representations. Draw similar diagrams for the remaining six MOs.

Figure 2.15a

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Energy S 25+ с 30 40 n* (2p) 30 # ## z(2p) (a) 20 # la CO # ++ 25 8 0 CO n* (2p)