How does molecular orbital theory explain the following observations? a. H2 is stable, whereas He2 is unstable.

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How does molecular orbital theory explain the following observations?
a. H2 is stable, whereas He2 is unstable.
b. B2 and O2 are paramagnetic, whereas C2, N2, and F2 are diamagnetic.
c. N2 has a very large bond energy associated with it.
d. NO+ is more stable than NO-.
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Chemical Principles

ISBN: 978-1111580650

7th edition

Authors: Steven S. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

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