Chapter 8, Problem 8.18A

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The bond present in ${\text{He}}_{\text{2}}{}^{2+}$ is stronger or weaker than ${\text{He}}_{\text{2}}{}^{+}$ is to be predicted according to MO theory.

Concept introduction:

The electronic structures of the compounds are described by drawing the molecular orbitals. Molecular orbitals are formed from the combination of atomic orbitals.