Which of the following statements about molecular orbitals is true?
A)The number of molecular orbitals formed is different from the number of atomic orbitals used.
B)The number of molecular orbitals formed is equal to the number of atomic orbitals used.
C)The number of molecular orbitals formed is equal to twice the number of atomic orbitals used.
D)The number of molecular orbitals formed is equal to half the number of atomic orbitals used.

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The number of molecular orbitals formed is always equal to the number of atomic orbitals combined. This ensures the conservation of orbital space in the formation of molecules.

Which of the Following Statements About Molecular Orbitals Is True