12. Molecular Shapes & Valence Bond Theory

Determine the number of electrons found in the π_2p orbitals for the dioxygen dication, O₂²⁺.

Using a MO diagram, write the electron configuration for the P₂ molecule

Suppose that you have 16 diatomic molecules or ions with the valence molecular orbital arrangement shown here (figure 1), but with different numbers of valence electrons. species 1 has one valence electron, species 2 has two valence electrons, etc. classify each as diamagnetic or paramagnetic.

Construct the molecular orbital diagram for H₂⁻ .

Suppose that you have 16 diatomic molecules or ions with the valence molecular orbital arrangement shown here (Figure 1), but with different numbers of valence electrons. Species 1 has one valence electron, Species 2 has two valence electrons, etc. Classify each as diamagnetic or paramagnetic.