Tutorial 1
Tutorial 1
4. Use the molecular orbital theory to explain why Be 2 does not exist.
5. Draw the MO diagram, write the electron configuration and calculate bond order
for these molecules. Also, decide whether the molecule is diamagnetic or
paramagnetic:
a. N2
b. F2
c. Ne2
6. Explain the significance of bond order.
7. Can bond order be used to compare the strengths of chemical bonds?
8. Draw MO diagram and write electron configurations for these species:
d. F2, F2 -, F2+
e. O2, O2 -, O22-, O2+, O22+
9. State the bond order for the species in Q5.
10. Arrange the following species in order of increasing stability: Li 2, Li2+, Li2-. Justify
your choice with a molecular orbital energy level diagram.
Tutorial 1
Molecular Orbital Theory
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