9C.2 Some chemical reactions proceed by the initial loss or transfer of an electron to adiatomic species. Which of the following molecules would you expect to be stabilized by theaddition of an electron or the removal of an electron? N2, NO, O2, C2, F2, CN Before solving the problem please also give a brief explanation of the concept or associated equation(s) and variables.   (In answer show and explain the sigma and pi bonds with electrons as should be used to help solve with that little graphic or what not)

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9C.2 Some chemical reactions proceed by the initial loss or transfer of an electron to a
diatomic species. Which of the following molecules would you expect to be stabilized by the
addition of an electron or the removal of an electron? N2, NO, O2, C2, F2, CN

Before solving the problem please also give a brief explanation of the concept or associated equation(s) and variables.

 

(In answer show and explain the sigma and pi bonds with electrons as should be used to help solve with that little graphic or what not)

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