Advanced General Chemistry I: Molecular Orbitals and Chemical Bonds

This lecture covers the molecular wave functions, molecular orbitals, and solutions of the Schrödinger equation for molecules. It discusses the approximation of molecular wave functions as a product of atomic orbitals, the combination of atomic orbitals to form molecular orbitals, and the concept of hybrid orbitals. The lecture also explores the concept of bond dissociation energy, average bond lengths, and resonance structures in benzene. Additionally, it delves into the enthalpies of various chemical bonds and the characteristics of the ozone molecule. The session concludes with a quiz on chemical bonding, including questions on bond strength, Lewis structures, and types of chemical bonds.