
How do we find the SALCs? - Chemistry Stack Exchange
Sep 10, 2021 · Suddenly, she specifies the actual SALC, but I don't understand how she gets there, and the SALC that are depicted seem to be completely random, they do not make any …
Methane T2 SALCs - Chemistry Stack Exchange
Feb 5, 2019 · If I perform any number of Schmidt orthoganalizations using the other 3 rows of the projection operator table, I always end up with an exceedingly strange SALC, regardless of …
transition metals - Symmetry and SALC: choosing coordinate basis ...
Feb 2, 2017 · When we construct symmetry adapted linear combinations of orbitals (aka SOs) to build an MO diagram, we choose the z axis as the axis of highest symmetry and all other axis …
Orbital mixing in square planar D4h complexes
Nov 15, 2016 · So the ligand SALC will interact with both $\mathrm {a_ {1g}}$ orbitals on the metal. The degree of interaction will depend on how close in energy the ligand $\mathrm {a_ …
Do SALC-AOs really belong to their symmetry species?
Apr 25, 2020 · The A 1 SALC-AO is identical under each operation, so it makes sense that it would belong to A 1. But if I want to confirm that the two E SALC-AOs belong to E, how would …
How is the SALC of Dz2 orbital used to construct its LGO in an ...
Feb 13, 2025 · How is the SALC of Dz2 orbital used to construct its LGO in an octahedral ligand field? Ask Question Asked 9 months ago Modified 9 months ago
Molecular orbital diagram for BF3 - Chemistry Stack Exchange
I'm trying to build a molecular orbital diagram for BF3 and I'm running into problems with irreducible representations on the F side. 2s for B has an irreducible representation of A1. 2p …
Help determining normalisation constant in SALC of methane
Nov 16, 2020 · We have been told that a symmetry adapted combination of four hydrogen orbitals is used to create localised hydrogen orbitals for methane. These orthonormal combinations …
Mulliken Labels: How do I tell apart E, doubly degenerate, …
Nov 7, 2023 · In other words, the $\mathrm {e_g}$ SALC overlaps with the $\mathrm {e_g}$ set of d-orbitals, so all is well and good. I'm aware I'm not answering why the SALCs lack a third …
molecular orbital theory - C5v E1 SALC production using Full …
Feb 11, 2019 · I have another SALC question. @Andrew and @user5713492 did a phenomenal job clarifying my previous confusion with Methane T2 SALC production, so I attempted to …