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- In the gas phase, BeF2 forms linear monomeric molecules. Prepare a molecular orbital energy level diagram for BeF2, showing clearly which atomic orbitals are involved in bonding and which are nonbonding.arrow_forwardWhen solid Cu(CN)2 was ablated with 1064 nm laser pulses, various ions containing 2-coordinate Cu2 bridged by cyanide ions were formed. These ions collectively have been dubbed a metal cyanide “abacus.” What are the likely structures of such ions, including the most likely geometry around the copper ion? (See I. G. Dance, P. A. W. Dean, K. J. Fisher, Inorg. Chem., 1994, 33, 6261.)arrow_forwardAccount for unsymmetrical hydrogen bondingarrow_forward
- Using the molecular orbital method and its qualitative explanations, justify that the bond formation energy in the B2 molecule is equal to -297 kJ mol-1, while in the ionized N2+ molecule it is equal to -842 kJ mol-1. Explain whether these molecules are diamagnetic or paramagnetic.arrow_forwardCalculate the theoretical density of zinc at room temperature knowing that it has An HCP structure with a=0.266nm and c= 0.495nmarrow_forwardWrite the hybridization, shape and magnetic character of [Fe(CN)6]4-.arrow_forward
- Draw the shapes of the following molecules and ions in 3-dimension showing clearly the bonds between the atoms and the lone pairs of electrons on the central atom, if any. (a) HCIO3, chloric (V) acid (b) [Cu(NH3)4(H2O)2]+, tetraamminediaquo copper(Il) complex ion (c) NH2NH2, hydrazine Provide everything stated in the instructions.arrow_forwardthe following figure shows the bond distances for the homonuclear diatomics of the 2 nd period p-block elements, as well as those for some of the ions derived from these species. i) Note that N 2 + has a longer bond distance than N 2, but O 2 + has a shorter bond distance than O 2. Explain this difference. ii) Estimate the bond distance of N 2 - and justify your answer.arrow_forwardExplain Molecular Species Balances?arrow_forward
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