Energy diagram for hybridized oxygen in CO

In summary, the conversation discusses a screenshot that shows an incorrect energy diagram for CO, as it only has five electrons instead of the required six. The participants also mention the possibility of hybridization of s and p orbitals for oxygen and the effects on orbital energies, but agree that it doesn't make much sense for a diatomic molecule.
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Please look at the screenshot attached. The answer is "Yes", but I am not sure why.

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The Attempt at a Solution


Oxygen have six electrons, but the energy diagram shows only five. That was why I thought it was wrong, but the diagram shown is correct. Can anyone explain why?
 

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There have to be six electrons. Oxygen isn’t charged in CO. The diagram must be wrong.
 
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TeethWhitener said:
The diagram must be wrong.
..., unless, it's for bonding electrons from both carbon and oxygen? Seem to recall some sort of quasi-quantum mechanical argument for "bonding/anti-bonding orbitals."
 
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The MO diagram for CO is isoelectronic to N2 and will have either 6 or 10 electrons, depending on whether you choose to include the σ-σ* bonding-antibonding pair generated from the 2s electrons. The point of the exercise is doubtless to highlight the energy splitting due to the hybridization of s and p orbitals on oxygen, but in no world is 5 electrons correct.
 
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How the heck do you hybridize a diagram?
Furthermore, there is no reason why O in CO should be hybridized at all.
 
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I agree, it doesn’t make much sense for a diatomic. I imagine the point was to show the effects of hybridization on s and p orbital energies, but that’s probably the least of the problems with this example.
 

FAQ: Energy diagram for hybridized oxygen in CO

What is an energy diagram for hybridized oxygen in CO?

An energy diagram for hybridized oxygen in CO is a graphical representation of the energy levels and transitions of the hybridized oxygen atom in a carbon monoxide molecule. It shows the relative energy levels of the orbitals and the energy required for an electron to move between them.

How is the energy diagram for hybridized oxygen in CO created?

The energy diagram for hybridized oxygen in CO is created by calculating the energy levels of the orbitals using quantum mechanics and plotting them on a graph. The energy levels are determined by the atomic and molecular structure of the oxygen and carbon atoms in the molecule.

What does the energy diagram for hybridized oxygen in CO tell us?

The energy diagram for hybridized oxygen in CO provides information about the electronic structure of the molecule. It shows the relative energy levels of the orbitals and the energy required for an electron to move between them. It also helps to understand the bonding and reactivity of the molecule.

Why is the energy diagram for hybridized oxygen in CO important?

The energy diagram for hybridized oxygen in CO is important because it helps in understanding the electronic structure and bonding of the molecule. It also provides information about the reactivity and stability of the molecule, which is crucial in many chemical reactions and processes.

How can the energy diagram for hybridized oxygen in CO be used in research?

The energy diagram for hybridized oxygen in CO can be used in research to study the electronic structure and bonding of carbon monoxide. It can also be used to predict the reactivity and stability of the molecule in different environments. Researchers can also use the energy diagram to design and optimize new compounds with similar electronic structures.

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