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Q.

According to molecular orbital theory, which of the following is correct?

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a

LUMO level for C2 molecule is σ2px orbital

b

All of the above are correct

c

In C22 ion, there is one σ and two π bonds

d

In C2 molecule, both the bonds are π bonds.

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

12 electrons make up the C2 molecule. Its atomic orbital diagram is as follows:

((σ1s)2(σ1s*)2(σ2s)2(σ2s*)2(Π2px)((σ2p))2@(Π2p4)2)

C2:KK(σ2s)2(σ2s)2(π2py=π2pz)4(σ(2px))LUMO

The least-occupied molecular orbital (LUMO) is used here. For C2 LUMO is σ2px.

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