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In which of the following molecules does the molecular orbital lie higher in energy than the and orbitals?

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D

Answer: A

For molecules up to , 2s-2p mixing raises above the pair. For and beyond, the mixing is weak and lies below . Among the options only has the mixed ordering.
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