: What is the bond order in O₂¹?

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You will need to use the unfilled (unpopulated) molecular-orbital (MO) diagram for a
homonuclear diatomic molecule or ion, such as O₂, F2. O₂, F2+, O₂, F₂.
IMPORTANT: This diagram includes only valance orbitals.
1.5
2
2s
2.5
J2P
J2p
320
02p
02
J 2p
J2p
2s
Using scratch paper, complete this diagram specifically for the O₂+ molecular cation,
indicating the electron populations for all valance molecular orbitals. Using the
completed diagram, answer the question: What is the bond order in O₂*?
2p
I
Transcribed Image Text:You will need to use the unfilled (unpopulated) molecular-orbital (MO) diagram for a homonuclear diatomic molecule or ion, such as O₂, F2. O₂, F2+, O₂, F₂. IMPORTANT: This diagram includes only valance orbitals. 1.5 2 2s 2.5 J2P J2p 320 02p 02 J 2p J2p 2s Using scratch paper, complete this diagram specifically for the O₂+ molecular cation, indicating the electron populations for all valance molecular orbitals. Using the completed diagram, answer the question: What is the bond order in O₂*? 2p I
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