The CN molecule has been found in interstellar space. Assuming the electronic structure of the molecule can
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The CN molecule has been found in interstellar space. Assuming the electronic structure of the molecule can be described using the molecular orbital energy level diagram in Figure 9.16, answer the following questions.
(a) What is the highest energy occupied molecular orbital (HOMO) to which an electron (or electrons) is (are) assigned?
(b) What is the bond order of the molecule?
(c) How many net σ bonds are there? How many net π bonds?
(d) Is the molecule paramagnetic or diamagnetic?
Data given in Figure 9.16
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Chemistry And Chemical Reactivity
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Authors: John C. Kotz, Paul M. Treichel, John Townsend, David Treichel
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