5. Draw molecular orbital diagrams for superoxide (O2¯), and peroxide (O2²-). A good starting point would be MO diagram for O2 given in your textbook. Then: a) calculate bond orders in superoxide and in peroxide; indicate which species would have a stronger oxygen-oxygen bond; b) indicate which species would be a radical. (4 points)

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5. Draw molecular orbital diagrams for superoxide (O2¯), and peroxide (O2²-). A good starting
point would be MO diagram for O2 given in your textbook. Then: a) calculate bond orders in
superoxide and in peroxide; indicate which species would have a stronger oxygen-oxygen bond;
b) indicate which species would be a radical.
(4 points)
Transcribed Image Text:5. Draw molecular orbital diagrams for superoxide (O2¯), and peroxide (O2²-). A good starting point would be MO diagram for O2 given in your textbook. Then: a) calculate bond orders in superoxide and in peroxide; indicate which species would have a stronger oxygen-oxygen bond; b) indicate which species would be a radical. (4 points)
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