HF molecular orbital

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Homework Statement:

HF molecular orbital

Relevant Equations:

HF molecular orbital

In figure. Why F use 2P rather than 2S to bonding in HF MO model.

 

[Borek]

What is the electron configuration of a free F atom?

 

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What is the electron configuration of a free F atom?

1S2 2S2 2P5

 

[chemisttree]

Can you bond using suborbitals that are already filled?

 

[r12214001]

Can you bond using suborbitals that are already filled?

OK i get it. I should never use hybridization to account for MO theory.
But wait . F become SP3 hybridization when bonding. Please tell me!
Which orbital does the bonding electron lie in F atom, SP3 or P orbital?