Answer to Question #20984 in Inorganic Chemistry for Max Jones

Question #20984
Which atomic orbitals are more likely to mix to form a set of molecular orbitals: a 2s and a 3p orbital or a 4s and a 5p orbital?
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Expert's answer
2012-12-24T10:33:48-0500
2s and a 3p are closer than 4s and 5s,sothis atomic orbitals are more likely to mix to form a set of molecular
orbitals, while between 4s and 5s there are more orbitals (4p, 4d).

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