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Question

Explain why the diagram below does not accurately represent the molecular orbital ψ₂ of hexa−1,3,5−triene.

Diagram showing incorrect molecular orbitals and nodes for hexa-1,3,5-triene.

Accepted Answer

The diagram provided is not symmetrical.

Answer

The diagram depicts an incorrect number of nodes.

Answer

The diagram does not show a phase change in the last orbital.

Answer

The diagram depicts an incorrect number of molecular orbitals.

Explain why the diagram below does not accurately represent the molecular orbital ψ2 of hexa−1,3,5−triene.