Draw a molecular orbital energy-level diagram and determine the bond order expected for the following diatomic species:

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Draw a molecular orbital energy-level diagram and determine the bond order expected for the following diatomic species:

(a) B2;

(b) B2;

(c) B2+

State whether each molecule or ion will be paramagnetic or diamagnetic. If it is paramagnetic, give the number of unpaired electrons.

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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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