Chapter 10, Problem 10.59QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

By using molecular orbital theory, the relative stability of ${\text{F}}_{\text{2}}$ and ${\text{F}}_{\text{2}}{}^{\text{+}}$ has to be compared.

Concept introduction:

Molecular orbital theory

The atomic orbitals involved in bonding actually combine to form new orbitals that are the property of the entire molecule, rather than of the individual atoms forming the bonds.  These new orbitals are called molecular orbitals.

• In molecular orbital theory, electrons shared by atoms in a molecule reside in the molecular orbitals.
• If longer the bond the weaker the bond and this rule will help you while analysing this concept.