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What are molecular orbitals? How are they formed? What does molecular orbital theory states? what is the significance of molecular orbital theory? PLEASE EXPLAIN

What are molecular orbitals? How are they formed?


What does molecular orbital theory states? what is the significance of molecular orbital theory?


PLEASE EXPLAIN

Grade:upto college level

1 Answers

Prajwal kr
49 Points
11 years ago

Molecular orbitals are formed when atomic orbitals of equal energy hybrize. 

MOT states that n no. of atomic orbitals hybridise to form n no. of molecular orbitals of equal energy. Thiis theory helps us to give the arrangement of electrons in molecules and also its magnetic properties.

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