513.001 Molecular and Solid State Physics

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Physical
Constants

Periodic System
of Elements

      

Pentene

(a) Explain what molecular orbital theory is and what valence bond theory is.

(b) Pentene is a molecule with the chemical formula C5H10. The carbon atoms form a chain. There are different isomers possible. Isomers have the same chemical formula but different shapes. Draw any pentene isomer indicating where the sigma and pi bonds are.