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← ScienceWhich outcome occurs when approximating molecular wave functions via Linear Combination of Atomic Orbitals?
A)Emergence of bonding and antibonding orbitals✓
B)Precise determination of electron spin states
C)Direct calculation of ionization potentials
D)Accurate mapping of nuclear magnetic moments
💡 Explanation
The Linear Combination of Atomic Orbitals (LCAO) is a method to construct molecular orbitals. This **quantum superposition** causes both constructive and destructive interference; therefore, the combination yields bonding (lower energy) and antibonding orbitals (higher energy), rather than predicting electron spin or ionization potentials.
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