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(a)
Interpretation: The electronic configuration and the bond order for the given diatomic species, using the molecular orbital model is to be determined. The paramagnetic species are to be identified.
Concept introduction: The electronic configuration for multi-electron diatomic is written using the molecular orbitals, derived from the
The bond order is calculated by difference between the anti-bonding electrons and the bonding electrons by two. This can be stated as,
As the bond order increases, the stability also increases.
The species have an unpaired electron in their valence shell are known as paramagnetic species.
To determine: The electronic configuration, bond order and the paramagnetic nature of
(b)
Interpretation: The electronic configuration and the bond order for the given diatomic species, using the molecular orbital model is to be determined. The paramagnetic species are to be identified.
Concept introduction: The electronic configuration for multi-electron diatomic is written using the molecular orbitals, derived from the
The bond order is calculated by difference between the anti-bonding electrons and the bonding electrons by two. This can be stated as,
As the bond order increases, the stability also increases.
The species have an unpaired electron in their valence shell are known as paramagnetic species.
To determine: The electronic configuration, bond order and the paramagnetic nature of
(c)
Interpretation: The electronic configuration and the bond order for the given diatomic species, using the molecular orbital model is to be determined. The paramagnetic species are to be identified.
Concept introduction: The electronic configuration for multi-electron diatomic is written using the molecular orbitals, derived from the
The bond order is calculated by difference between the anti-bonding electrons and the bonding electrons by two. This can be stated as,
As the bond order increases, the stability also increases.
The species have an unpaired electron in their valence shell are known as paramagnetic species.
To determine: The electronic configuration, bond order and the paramagnetic nature of
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