Question

The total number of anti bonding molecular orbitals, formed from 2s and 2p atomic orbitals in a diatomic molecule is _____________.

Answer 1

In molecular orbital theory, the anti-bonding molecular orbitals formed from atomic orbitals are as follows:

- Anti-bonding molecular orbital from 2s: 1
- Anti-bonding molecular orbitals from 2p: 3

Thus, the total number of anti-bonding molecular orbitals is:
$1 + 3 = 4$

The Correct Answer is: 4