Using molecular orbital theory, arrange the following in order of decreasing stability He2, H2, H2+, He2+   a.   He2 > H2+> He2+ > H2   b.   He2 > H2+, He2+ > H2   c.   H2 > H2+> He2+ > He2   d.   H2 > H2+, He2+ > He2   e.   He2+ > H2+ > H2 > He2

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Using molecular orbital theory, arrange the following in order of decreasing stability

He2, H2, H2+, He2+

 

a.

 

He2 > H2+> He2> H2


 

b.

 

He2 > H2+, He2> H2


 

c.

 

H2 > H2+> He2> He2


 

d.

 

H2 > H2+, He2> He2


 

e.

 

He2> H2> H> He2

 

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