Molecular orbital diagram

A molecular orbital (MO) diagram is a graphical representation of the molecular orbitals in a molecule. It is used to visualize how atomic orbitals combine to form molecular orbitals when atoms come together to form molecules. The key aspects of molecular orbital diagrams include: 1. **Atomic Orbitals**: The starting point for constructing an MO diagram involves identifying the atomic orbitals of the individual atoms that will combine. Common atomic orbitals include s, p, d, and f orbitals.