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How many molecular orbitals are formed from the combination of 2s and 2p atomic orbitals on two atoms?

Options

  1. AFour molecular orbitals
  2. BSix molecular orbitals
  3. CEight molecular orbitals
  4. DTen molecular orbitals

Correct answer

C. Eight molecular orbitals

Step-by-step solution

The combination of 2s and 2p atomic orbitals on two atoms gives rise to eight molecular orbitals.

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