CCL: P electrons distribution among the three P orbitals

From: "Shuwen Yao" <lilichemistry++yahoo.com>
Subject: CCL: P electrons distribution among the three P orbitals
Date: Thu, 12 Mar 2009 04:38:19 -0400

 Sent to CCL by: "Shuwen  Yao" [lilichemistry,+,yahoo.com]
 Hi, I have a question on my mind these days, which  solicits your help. AS we
 know, and also a result of software calculations, free Carbon atom has two P
 electrons, which occupy any two of the three P orbitals. On the other hand, As
 the three P orbitals are degenerate, the two p electrons may evenly distribute
 among the three P orbitals, resulting in a state with 2/3 electrons on each of
 the three P orbitals. I am not sure which one is more energically favorable.
 Hope get your help.
 Shuwen
 email: lilichemistry at yaoo.com