Consider the following species: CN , CN ΝΟ, NF (a) Represent the bonding with a well-labuued molecular orbital (MO) diagram in each case. (b) Predict the bond order and magnetic property in each case. (c) Compare their expected bond lengths and their relative stability (towards dissociation). Give your reasoning.

Consider the following species: CN , CN ΝΟ, NF (a) Represent the bonding with a well-labuued molecular orbital (MO) diagram in each case. (b) Predict the bond order and magnetic property in each case. (c) Compare their expected bond lengths and their relative stability (towards dissociation). Give your reasoning.

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Chapter10: Molecular Structure And Bonding Theories

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Problem 10.101QE: The molecular orbital diagram of NO shown in Figure 10.47 also applies to OF. Draw the complete...

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