. Draw MO energy level diagrams for each of the following diatomic molecules are molecular ions. All contributing atomic orbitals and the resulting molecular orbitals must be labeled properly showing the electrons (as arrows) in the atomic orbitals and in the molecular orbitals. All orbitals should be drawn to show their relative energy relationships. Calculate the bond order for each and label each as either diamagnetic or paramagnetic. (a) BO‒ (b) CN

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2. Draw MO energy level diagrams for each of the following diatomic molecules are molecular ions. All contributing atomic orbitals and the resulting molecular orbitals must be labeled properly showing the electrons (as arrows) in the atomic orbitals and in the molecular orbitals. All orbitals should be drawn to show their relative energy relationships. Calculate the bond order for each and label each as either diamagnetic or paramagnetic. (a) BO‒ (b) CN (c) FCl (d) Cl2‒
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