Which of the following statements concerning molecular orbital (MO) theory is FALSE?
A) The number of MOs formed equals the number of atomic orbitals combined.
B) Any set of MOs from 2 atomic orbitals involves 1 bonding and 1 antibonding orbital.
C) Electrons normally enter the lowest energy MO available to them.
D) No more than two electrons can enter a particular MO.
E) Electrons enter MOs of identical energies in pairs before any enter singly.
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