Qualitative MO theory

Qualitative molecular orbital (MO) theory is a way of building up a simple picture of the molecular orbitals of a molecule using a few basic rules.

The ideas discussed in this section will allow you to make 'back-of-the-envelope' predictions and allow you to interpret the results from more sophisticated calculations.

1. Atomic orbitals to molecular orbitals
2. Molecular orbitals for H₂O and CH₂
3. Symmetry tutorial
4. MOs for methyl: CH₃., CH₃⁺, CH₃^-
5. Walsh diagrams
6. Qualitative MO theory comprehension test

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