12. Molecular Shapes & Valence Bond Theory

Apply molecular orbital theory to predict which species has the strongest bond. 

a) O₂                             b) O₂^–                           c) O₂⁺                          d) All the bonds are equivalent 

Apply Molecular Orbital Theory to determine the bond order of HHe⁺ ion.

Determine the bond order in a molecule or ion with 12 valence electrons.

Using Molecular Orbital Theory, which of the following statements regarding carbon mononitride (CN) and its ions is correct?

Complete the molecular orbital diagram for CN⁻. Note that the 1𝑠 orbitals are not shown.