Chapter 20, Problem 46E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The comparison of the Lewis structures with the molecular orbital view of the bonding in $\text{NO}$, ${\text{NO}}^{\text{+}}$ and ${\text{NO}}^{\text{-}}$ is to be done.  Discrepancies between the two models if present are to be accounted.

Concept introduction: When the atomic orbitals overlap with each other in the region where density of electrons is high, then molecular orbitals are formed.  Overlap of the atomic orbitals determines the efficiency of the interaction between the atomic orbitals.

Energy of bonding molecular orbitals is less than the nonbonding molecular orbitals.

To determine: The comparison of the Lewis structures with the molecular orbital view of the bonding in $\text{NO}$, ${\text{NO}}^{\text{+}}$ and ${\text{NO}}^{\text{-}}$.