Answer to Question #141937 in Inorganic Chemistry for Olebogeng

Question

In the construction of the molecular orbital diagram of a polyatomic molecule (SF6), 12 valence electrons are used to occupy 10 MO; account for the origin of the 12 electrons and the 10 MOs

Answer 1

Solution.

In the SF6 molecule, 6 electrons from sulfur and 1 electron from six fluorine atoms are involved. A total of 12. 4 binding, 2 non-binding and 4 loosening orbitals are formed. The electrons are filled in accordance with the Pauli principle.

Answer:

In the SF6 molecule, 6 electrons from sulfur and 1 electron from six fluorine atoms are involved. A total of 12. 4 binding, 2 non-binding and 4 loosening orbitals are formed. The electrons are filled in accordance with the Pauli principle.