Molecular Orbital Theory (MOT)
Molecular Orbital Theory (MOT): Overview
This Topic covers sub-topics such as Molecular Orbital Theory, Cisplatin, Linear Combination of Atomic Orbitals, Salient features of Molecular Orbital Theory, Energy of Atomic Orbitals, Transplatin and, Stabilization Energy
Important Questions on Molecular Orbital Theory (MOT)
The formation of sigma bonding molecular orbital takes place when atomic orbitals overlap out of the internuclear axis.

Total five molecular orbitals can be formed from atomic orbitals of two atoms.

The proper orientation of atomic orbital is not required for the orverlapping of atomic orbitals.

Write any two differences between atomic and molecular orbitals.

The arrangement of different atomic orbitals can be explained by rule.

The energy of antibonding molecular orbital is lower than the pure atomic orbital.

The energy of bonding molecular orbital is greater than the pure atomic orbital.

What are the different shapes of molecular orbitals?

What are molecular orbitals?

Draw the structure of transplatin ? Explain why would transplatin not work like cisplatin.

Write the formula of the following Trans-Diammine dichloro platinum (II).

What is cisplatin ? Draw the structure of cisplatin.

List the few uses of cisplatin.

Main axis of a diatomic molecule is Atomic orbital and overlapp to form which of the following orbitals?

Which of the following MO's has two nodal planes?
