Chapter 22, Problem 22.95QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The bonding of $C_2{}^{2-}$ molecule by molecular orbital theory has to be given.

Concept introduction:

Molecular orbital theory: Molecular orbitals are formed by the linear combination of atomic orbitals.  This is the basis for this theory.  Bond order will tells about the bond strength of a molecule.

$\text{Trible}\text{bond}\text{>}\text{double}\text{bond}\text{>}\text{single}\text{bond}$

To give: The bonding of $C_2{}^{2-}$ molecule