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Ch.10 - Chemical Bonding II: Molecular Shapes & Valence Bond Theory
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Capitolo 10, Problema 75b,d

Using the molecular orbital energy ordering for second-row homonuclear diatomic molecules in which the π2p orbitals lie at lower energy than the σ2p, draw MO energy diagrams and predict the bond order in a molecule or ion with each number of total valence electrons. Will the molecule or ion be diamagnetic or paramagnetic?? b. 6 d. 9

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Identify the total number of valence electrons in the molecule or ion. In this case, it is given as 9.
Construct the molecular orbital (MO) diagram for second-row homonuclear diatomic molecules, noting that the \( \pi_{2p} \) orbitals are lower in energy than the \( \sigma_{2p} \) orbital.
Fill the molecular orbitals with the 9 valence electrons, starting from the lowest energy level and following Hund's rule and the Pauli exclusion principle.
Calculate the bond order using the formula: \( \text{Bond Order} = \frac{(\text{Number of electrons in bonding MOs} - \text{Number of electrons in antibonding MOs})}{2} \).
Determine if the molecule or ion is diamagnetic or paramagnetic by checking if all electrons are paired (diamagnetic) or if there are unpaired electrons (paramagnetic).

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Molecular Orbital Theory

Molecular Orbital Theory describes how atomic orbitals combine to form molecular orbitals, which can be occupied by electrons. In diatomic molecules, these orbitals are arranged in energy levels, and their occupancy determines the molecule's properties, including bond order and magnetic behavior. Understanding the energy ordering of these orbitals is crucial for predicting the stability and characteristics of the molecule.
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Bond order is a measure of the number of chemical bonds between a pair of atoms, calculated as the difference between the number of bonding and antibonding electrons divided by two. A higher bond order indicates a stronger bond and greater stability of the molecule. For example, a bond order of 1 corresponds to a single bond, while a bond order of 2 indicates a double bond.
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Magnetism in Molecules

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