The conjugated triene (E)-1,3,5-hexatriene has six molecular orbitals with relative energies 1.80, 1.25, and 0.44. (a)

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The conjugated triene (E)-1,3,5-hexatriene has six π molecular orbitals with relative energies ±1.80β, ±1.25β, and ±0.44β.

(a) Sketch these MOs. Indicate which are bonding and which are antibonding. 

(b) Tell how many nodes each has. 

(c) Show the position of the nodes in π1, π2, and π6*.

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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 9781936221349

6th Edition

Authors: Marc Loudon, Jim Parise

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