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Author: Bissonnette
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Chapter 11, Problem 48IAE
Lewis theory is satisfactory to explain bonding in the ionic compound K2O1 , but it does not readily explain formation of the ionic compounds potassium superoxide, KO2 , and potassium peroxide, K2O2 .
a.Show that molecular orbital theory can provide this explanation.
b.Write Lewis structures consistent with the molecular orbital explanation.
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