12. Molecular Shapes & Valence Bond Theory
MO Theory: Bond Order
14PRACTICE PROBLEM
Predict the bond order and magnetic behavior of OS if we assume that the energy-level diagrams for homonuclear diatomic molecules can be applied to heteronuclear diatomic ions
Predict the bond order and magnetic behavior of OS if we assume that the energy-level diagrams for homonuclear diatomic molecules can be applied to heteronuclear diatomic ions
ANSWERS OPTIONS
A
BO: 3/2, diamagnetic
B
BO: 1/2, diamagnetic
C
BO: 2, paramagnetic
D
BO: 1, paramagnetic