(a) On the basis of the configuration of the neutral molecule F 2 , write the molecular...

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(a) On the basis of the configuration of the neutral molecule F2, write the molecular orbital configuration of the valence molecular orbitals for

(i) F2

(ii) F2+

(iii) F22–.

(b) For each species, give the expected bond order.

(c) Which are paramagnetic, if any?

(d) Is the highest-energy orbital that contains an electron σ or π in character?

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Chemical Principles The Quest For Insight

ISBN: 9781464183959

7th Edition

Authors: Peter Atkins, Loretta Jones, Leroy Laverman

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