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Pete99
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Hi,
I have read several texts where it says that the paramagnetic behavior of O2 molecule is due to two unpaired electrons in a degenerate pi* orbital.
I have not read, however, any comment about the orbital angular momentum of these pi* states.
Is there any reason why the orbital angular momentum is not considered? Is it zero? Why?
Thanks for any help!
I have read several texts where it says that the paramagnetic behavior of O2 molecule is due to two unpaired electrons in a degenerate pi* orbital.
I have not read, however, any comment about the orbital angular momentum of these pi* states.
Is there any reason why the orbital angular momentum is not considered? Is it zero? Why?
Thanks for any help!