FMOs

Question 1

FMOs

Answer 1

HOMO and LUMO

Question 2

Node

Answer 2

Point/plane where wave function is zero and there’s no orbital overlap

Question 3

SOMO

Answer 3

Singly occupied molecular orbital

Question 4

Orbitals in concerted processes

Answer 4

Simultaneous orbital overlap, must be bonding interactions and must be geometrically possible

Question 5

Suprafacial

Answer 5

Bonds formed on same face at both ends

Question 6

Antarafacial

Answer 6

Bonds formed on opposite faces at both ends