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Ch.9 - Molecular Geometry and Bonding Theories
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Capitolo 9, Problema 74c

Indicate whether each statement is true or false. c. Antibonding orbitals are higher in energy than bonding orbitals (if all orbitals are created from the same atomic orbitals).

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Understand the concept of molecular orbitals: When atomic orbitals combine, they form molecular orbitals, which can be either bonding or antibonding.
Recognize that bonding orbitals are formed by the constructive interference of atomic orbitals, leading to a lower energy state.
Antibonding orbitals result from the destructive interference of atomic orbitals, which increases the energy of the system.
Compare the energy levels: Bonding orbitals are lower in energy because they stabilize the molecule, while antibonding orbitals are higher in energy because they destabilize the molecule.
Conclude that the statement is true: Antibonding orbitals are indeed higher in energy than bonding orbitals when formed from the same atomic orbitals.

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