32. In the application of molecular orbital theory to homonuclear diatomic molec

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32. In the application of molecular orbital theory to homonuclear diatomic molecules and ions, of a. the number of MOs can exceed the number of AOs used to create them. b. AOs of dissimilar energy mix to form bonding MOs with a greater degree of stabilization. c. a MO can hold more than two electrons because it can extend over multiple atoms. d. inner shell electrons contribute significantly to bonding MOs. e. better mixing of AOs leads to a greater energy difference between bonding and 23 antibonding MOs. 15 t

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Here option (b) is correct this is because when atomic orbitals of dissimilar energy mix, the bonding molecular orbitals they form are highly stable., rest all the options are incorrect.

Ie No orbital can hold more than 2 electrons no matter what

Also better mixing will lead to less energy difference,

The inner electrons do not contribute to the bonding it is the valence electrons that contribute

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