6. For heteronuclear diatomic molecules, the energy-level diagrams of the molecular orbitals need to be modified via calculation. For both NO and CN', the order of molecular orbitals are similar to that of O,. Write electron configurations of NO and CN including core electrons, starting with o, 01,*?. Which bond is stronger? (hint: bond order) 2

6. For heteronuclear diatomic molecules, the energy-level diagrams of the molecular orbitals need to be modified via calculation. For both NO and CN', the order of molecular orbitals are similar to that of O,. Write electron configurations of NO and CN including core electrons, starting with o, 01,*?. Which bond is stronger? (hint: bond order) 2

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Chapter6: Quantum Mechanics And Molecular Structure

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Problem 66AP: Calcium carbide (CaC2) is an intermediate in the manufacturing of acetylene (C2H2) . It is the...

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