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How to insert an MO energy diagram

Choose Insert › Insert MO energy diagram. A schematic MO diagram is placed, such as O2 with its bond order and unpaired electrons, ready to edit.

Steps

  1. Choose Main menu › Insert › Insert MO energy diagram.

  2. A schematic diagram is placed, with the atomic levels on each side, the molecular orbitals in the middle, the electrons filled in, and a summary line under it.

    The MO energy diagram for O2: bond order 2, paramagnetic, 2 unpaired electrons.The MO energy diagram for O2: bond order 2, paramagnetic, 2 unpaired electrons.

The energy axis is schematic, as its label says. The Reading an MO diagram guide in Library › Guides explains each part.

Compound info and the LibraryHow to use the guides in the LibraryOpen Library › Guides and pick a guide, such as Drawing shortcuts, Orbitals and diagrams, Reading an MO diagram or AI assistant: what to ask.

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Last updated Nov 12, 2026