Answer to Question #112708 in Organic Chemistry for Lontum Rodrique

Question

Using the group orbital concept, draw the molecular orbital diagram of (i) CH3+ and CH3-. You may ignore the core electrons and only show the orbitals where the valence electrons reside plus LUMO. Show the MOs as well as their relative energy levels.
2) construct the molecular diagram of CH2=O, clearly label the HOMO and LUMO.

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