Which statement about molecular orbital theory is false?
A) Molecular orbitals are derived from valence atomic orbitals.
B) Each molecular orbital can hold two electrons.
C) Molecular orbitals hold valence electrons.
D) Molecular orbital theory is a model of covalent bonding.
E) Molecular orbitals only occur as bonding orbitals.

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This statement is false. Molecular orbitals can also occur as non-bonding or anti-bonding orbitals, which are not involved in holding the atoms together.

Which Statement About Molecular Orbital Theory Is False