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Ch. 21 - Conjugated Systems 1: Stability and Addition Reactions
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Capitolo 20, Problema 12

Suppose a molecule is formed by the overlap of 16 atomic ­orbitals.
(a) How many molecular orbitals will be present?
(b) How many will be bonding?
(c) How many will be antibonding?

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Step 1: Recall the principle of molecular orbital theory, which states that when atomic orbitals combine, they form an equal number of molecular orbitals. If 16 atomic orbitals overlap, there will be 16 molecular orbitals formed.
Step 2: Understand that molecular orbitals are classified as bonding, antibonding, or non-bonding. Bonding orbitals are lower in energy, while antibonding orbitals are higher in energy. Non-bonding orbitals, if present, remain at the same energy level as the atomic orbitals.
Step 3: For a simple system with no non-bonding orbitals, the molecular orbitals are evenly split into bonding and antibonding orbitals. Therefore, half of the molecular orbitals will be bonding, and the other half will be antibonding.
Step 4: Calculate the number of bonding orbitals by dividing the total number of molecular orbitals by 2. For 16 molecular orbitals, the number of bonding orbitals is 16 ÷ 2 = 8.
Step 5: Similarly, calculate the number of antibonding orbitals, which is also 16 ÷ 2 = 8. Thus, there are 8 bonding orbitals and 8 antibonding orbitals in this system.

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Molecular Orbital Theory

Molecular Orbital Theory explains how atomic orbitals combine to form molecular orbitals, which can be occupied by electrons. When atomic orbitals overlap, they create a number of molecular orbitals equal to the number of atomic orbitals combined. These molecular orbitals can be classified as bonding or antibonding based on their energy levels and stability.
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Bonding and Antibonding Orbitals

Bonding orbitals are formed when atomic orbitals combine constructively, leading to a lower energy state and increased stability for the molecule. In contrast, antibonding orbitals result from destructive interference of atomic orbitals, resulting in a higher energy state that destabilizes the molecule. The number of bonding and antibonding orbitals can be determined based on the specific interactions of the atomic orbitals involved.
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