How do you draw a molecular orbital diagram for CH3F?

TomBurgundy · Dec 6, 2010

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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.

Thanks

Borek · Dec 6, 2010

Are they involved?

DrDu · Dec 6, 2010

Borek said:

Are they involved?

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

How do you draw a molecular orbital diagram for CH3F?

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