Chapter 10, Problem 78E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The following are in relatively stable form by using molecular orbital theory.

(a) $C_2{}^{2+}$

$(b) L{i}_2$

$(c) B{e}_2{}^{2+}$

(d) $L{i}_2{}^{2-}$

Concept Introduction:

Chemical stability when used in the technical sense in chemistry, means thermodynamic stability of a chemical system. Thermodynamic stability occurs when a system is in its lowest energy state, or chemical equilibrium with its environment.