The bond length of the transient diatomic molecule CF is 1.291 Å; that of the molecular ion CF+ is 1.173 Å. Explain why the CF bond shortens with the loss of an electron. Refer to the proper MO correlation diagram.

The bond length of the transient diatomic molecule CF is 1.291 Å; that of the molecular ion CF+ is 1.173 Å. Explain why the CF bond shortens with the loss of an electron. Refer to the proper MO correlation diagram.

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The bond length of the transient diatomic molecule CF is 1.291 Å; that of the molecular ion CF⁺ is 1.173 Å. Explain why the CF bond shortens with the loss of an electron. Refer to the proper MO correlation diagram.

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