if a molecule of h2 had one of its electrons promoted to the antibonding orbital, what would happen to the bond?

Oleg Barshay asked May 7, 2023

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Oleg Barshay asked May 7, 2023

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Answer:

It would become weaker.

Step-by-step explanation:

If an electron was promoted to the antibonding orbital, the bond order would become zero and the molecule would split apart.

Crashwap answered May 12, 2023

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