The following is part of a molecular orbital energy-level diagram for MOs constructed from 1s atomic orbitals.

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The following is part of a molecular orbital energy-level diagram for MOs constructed from 1s atomic orbitals.

(a) What labels do we use for the two MOs shown?

(b) For which of the following molecules or ions could this be the energy-level diagram: H2, He2, H2+, He2+, or H2-?

(c) What is the bond order of the molecule or ion?

(d) If an electron is added to the system, into which of the MOs will it be added?

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Chemistry The Central Science

ISBN: 9780321910417

13th Edition

Authors: Theodore E. Brown, H. Eugene LeMay, Bruce E. Bursten, Catherine Murphy, Patrick Woodward, Matthew E. Stoltzfus

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