12. Molecular Shapes & Valence Bond Theory
MO Theory: Bond Order
Problem 15
Textbook Question
Textbook QuestionThe C2 molecule has a MO diagram similar to N2 (Figure 8.22a). What is the bond order of C2 and is it paramagnetic or diamagnetic? (LO 8.12) (a) Bond order = 2, diamagnetic (b) Bond order = 2, paramagnetic (c) Bond order = 0, paramagnetic (d) Bond order = 3>2, diamagnetic
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