Refer to Fig. 5.17 and the accompanying discussion. (a) Why does the B 2p z atomic orbital

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Refer to Fig. 5.17 and the accompanying discussion.

(a) Why does the B 2pz atomic orbital become a non-bonding MO in BH3

(b) Draw schematic representations of each bonding and antibonding MO in BH3.


Figure 5.17.

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