3. Sketch the molecular orbital diagrams for O2, O2 (superoxide, 1e reduction of O2) and 02 (peroxide, 2e reduction of O2). Using these diagrams, provide the bond order for each of the molecules and state if they are diamagnetic or paramagnetic

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3. Sketch the molecular orbital diagrams for O2, O2 (superoxide, 1e reduction of O2) and
02 (peroxide, 2e reduction of O2). Using these diagrams, provide the bond order for
each of the molecules and state if they are diamagnetic or paramagnetic
Transcribed Image Text:3. Sketch the molecular orbital diagrams for O2, O2 (superoxide, 1e reduction of O2) and 02 (peroxide, 2e reduction of O2). Using these diagrams, provide the bond order for each of the molecules and state if they are diamagnetic or paramagnetic
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