These entities are treated in HÃ¼ckel theory as linear combinations of a similar construct.
These entities are treated in HÃ¼ckel theory as linear combinations of a similar construct. The secular determinant can be used to solve for their energies. The theory of these entities can be used to explain why diatomic oxygen is paramagnetic and why diatomic helium does not exist. One type of these things is denoted by a superscript star and has zero electron density. The most common types of these orbitals are bonding and antibonding. For 10 points, name this type of orbital, contrasted with atomic orbitals.
These entities are treated in HÃ¼ckel theory as linear combinations of a similar construct.
molecular orbitals [prompt on partial answer]