2) For each pair of molecules, generate the relevant MO diagram and predict which of the two will have the highest bond order. (Be sure to include all valence orbitals, and show the relative positions of the orbitals for each constituent atom.) a) HF vs HF- b) NP vs NP+ c) CS vs CS+

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2) For each pair of molecules, generate the relevant MO diagram and predict which of the two
will have the highest bond order. (Be sure to include all valence
orbitals, and show the relative positions of the orbitals for each constituent atom.)
a) HF vs HF-
b) NP vs NP+
c) CS vs CS

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