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What determines the number of molecular orbitals formed when atomic orbitals combine in MO theory?

Options

  1. AThe number of electrons in the molecule
  2. BThe shape of the molecule
  3. CThe symmetry of atomic orbitals
  4. DThe size of the nuclei involved

Correct answer

C. The symmetry of atomic orbitals

Step-by-step solution

The number of molecular orbitals formed depends on the symmetry of the combining atomic orbitals.

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