CH3F MO Diagram: Step-by-Step Guide for Drawing a Molecular Orbital Diagram

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I was wondering if anyone could help me out on how to draw a molecular orbital diagram for the tetrahedral CH3F. I understand how to draw a molecular orbital diagram for the more simple molecule CH4, but am unsure as to how I can incorporate the p orbitals of the fluorine atom into the diagram?
Any help or hints would be greatly appreciated.

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Are they involved?
 
Borek said:
Are they involved?

Probably. At least one of them is responsible for bonding.
 

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