The highest molecular orbitals for an excited electronic configuration of the oxygen molecule are [1πg]¹ [3σu]¹. A possible molecular term symbol for oxygen with this electronic configuration is [CSIR-DEC 2016]

The highest molecular orbitals for an excited electronic configuration of the oxygen molecule are [1πg]¹… · ABC26IN0125

Subject: Inorganic Chemistry · Chapter: Coordination Chemistry · Topic: Molecular Orbital Ligand Field · Exam: CSIR NET 2016 · Marks: 2 · Difficulty: Medium

The highest molecular orbitals for an excited electronic configuration of the oxygen molecule are $[1\pi_g]^1\,[3\sigma_u]^1$. A possible molecular term symbol for oxygen with this electronic configuration is [CSIR-DEC 2016]

(a)${}^{1}\pi$

(b)${}^{3}\Sigma$

(c)${}^{1}\Delta$

(d)${}^{1}\Sigma$

Answer

Answer (as printed): A

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