Help Understanding Qualitative Band Diagrams for F-Chain

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This discussion focuses on constructing qualitative band diagrams for an infinite fluorine chain, specifically addressing the electron configurations of orbitals at k=0. The participant identifies that the system has four bands corresponding to its four orbitals but is confused about the antibonding nature of the 2pz orbital at k=0. The inquiry highlights the need for clarity on the initial state of the system and the relationship between k-values and orbital states.

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Hi everyone, I am trying to construct qualitative band diagrams and I think I have confused myself. I am not sure on how to figure out what the electron configurations are of the orbitals when k=0. I get that at k=π/2 it is the opposite state but I can't seem to figure out how to get the initial state. The problem I am working on is an infinite Florine chain at the moment.

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I know it has 4 bands due to it's four orbitals but I can't figure out why at k=0 the 2pz orbital is antibonding. Thanks for the help.
 
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