Complete the molecular orbital diagram for CN¯. Note that the 1s orbitals are not shown. Identify the bond order of CN¯. * 2p 1.5 2p 2p 2 2p 1 0.5 2.5 3 2s 2.s Answer Bank 11 1 ООО

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**Molecular Orbital Diagram for CN⁻**

The diagram provided depicts the molecular orbital configuration for the cyanide ion (CN⁻). It is noted that the 1s orbitals are not shown in this diagram.

### Molecular Orbital Diagram Details:

- **Atomic Orbitals Shown:**
  - **2s orbitals** (labeled as σ<sub>2s</sub> and σ<sub>2s</sub><sup>*</sup>) are depicted at the bottom of the diagram for both atoms.
  - **2p orbitals** are displayed above them for both atoms, including:
    - **σ<sub>2p</sub>** bonding molecular orbital.
    - **π<sub>2p</sub>** bonding molecular orbitals (note: typically there are two degenerate π orbitals).
    - **π<sub>2p</sub><sup>*</sup>** antibonding molecular orbital.
    - **σ<sub>2p</sub><sup>*</sup>** antibonding molecular orbital.

These orbitals are interconnected with dashed lines representing the combination of atomic orbitals into molecular orbitals.

### Bond Order Identification:

- A selection is provided to determine the bond order of CN⁻, with options:
  - 1.5
  - 0
  - 2
  - 1
  - 0.5
  - 2.5
  - 3

### Answer Bank:

- Two electron symbols are provided, indicating available electrons to be placed into the molecular orbitals as needed to complete the configuration.

### Dropdown Selectors:

- The atomic orbitals on the left side of the molecular orbital diagram can be selected from the dropdown. 
- Similarly, a dropdown is provided for the atomic orbitals on the right side.

This diagram serves as a tool for visualizing electron configuration and determining properties such as bond order in molecular ions like CN⁻.
Transcribed Image Text:**Molecular Orbital Diagram for CN⁻** The diagram provided depicts the molecular orbital configuration for the cyanide ion (CN⁻). It is noted that the 1s orbitals are not shown in this diagram. ### Molecular Orbital Diagram Details: - **Atomic Orbitals Shown:** - **2s orbitals** (labeled as σ<sub>2s</sub> and σ<sub>2s</sub><sup>*</sup>) are depicted at the bottom of the diagram for both atoms. - **2p orbitals** are displayed above them for both atoms, including: - **σ<sub>2p</sub>** bonding molecular orbital. - **π<sub>2p</sub>** bonding molecular orbitals (note: typically there are two degenerate π orbitals). - **π<sub>2p</sub><sup>*</sup>** antibonding molecular orbital. - **σ<sub>2p</sub><sup>*</sup>** antibonding molecular orbital. These orbitals are interconnected with dashed lines representing the combination of atomic orbitals into molecular orbitals. ### Bond Order Identification: - A selection is provided to determine the bond order of CN⁻, with options: - 1.5 - 0 - 2 - 1 - 0.5 - 2.5 - 3 ### Answer Bank: - Two electron symbols are provided, indicating available electrons to be placed into the molecular orbitals as needed to complete the configuration. ### Dropdown Selectors: - The atomic orbitals on the left side of the molecular orbital diagram can be selected from the dropdown. - Similarly, a dropdown is provided for the atomic orbitals on the right side. This diagram serves as a tool for visualizing electron configuration and determining properties such as bond order in molecular ions like CN⁻.
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