Question
Inorganic Chemistry Question on Chemical bonding and molecular structure
The correct order of energy levels of the molecular orbitals of N2 is
A
1σg<1σu<2σg<2σu<1πu<3σg<1πg<3σu
B
1σg<1σu<2σg<2σu<3σu<3σu<1πu<1πg
C
1σg<1σu<2σg<2σu<1πg<3σg<1πu<3σu
D
1σg<1σu<2σg<2σu<3σg<1πu<1πg<3σu
Answer
1σg<1σu<2σg<2σu<1πu<3σg<1πg<3σu
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (A): 1σg<1σu<2σg<2σu<1πu<3σg<1πg<3σu