9.8 Three biologically important diatomic species, either because they promote or inhibit life, are (a) CO, (b) NO, and (c) CN. The first binds to haemoglobin, the second is a neuro- transmitter, and the third interrupts the respiratory electron- transfer chain. Their biochemical action is a reflection of their orbital structure. Deduce their ground-state electron config- urations. For heteronuclear diatomic molecules, a good first approximation is that the energy level diagram is much the same as for homonuclear diatomic molecules.

9.8 Three biologically important diatomic species, either because they promote or inhibit life, are (a) CO, (b) NO, and (c) CN. The first binds to haemoglobin, the second is a neuro- transmitter, and the third interrupts the respiratory electron- transfer chain. Their biochemical action is a reflection of their orbital structure. Deduce their ground-state electron config- urations. For heteronuclear diatomic molecules, a good first approximation is that the energy level diagram is much the same as for homonuclear diatomic molecules.

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