12. Molecular Shapes & Valence Bond Theory

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

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

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

Using Molecular Orbital Theory, answer the following questions dealing with carbon mononitride, CN. 

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

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