9th Edition

ISBN: 9781305176461

Author: Kotz

Publisher: Cengage

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Chapter 9, Problem 43GQ

The simple valence bond picture of O₂ does not agree with the molecular orbital view. Compare these two theories with regard to the peroxide ion, O₂^2–.

(a) Draw an electron dot structure for O₂^2–. What is the bond order of the ion?

(b) Write the molecular orbital electron configuration for O₂^2–. What is the bond order based on this approach?

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