Chapter 9, Problem 9.122AP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The bond order of ${\text{O}}_2^{2-}$ and ${\text{O}}_2^{-}$ ions using molecular orbital theory and its consistency with their bond order in Lewis structure is to be predicted.

Concept introduction: The bond order of the given molecule is calculated as the half of the difference of number of electrons in bonding and antibonding orbitals in molecular orbital diagram.

To determine: The bond order of ${\text{O}}_2^{2-}$ and ${\text{O}}_2^{-}$ ions using molecular orbital theory and its consistency with their bond order in Lewis structure.