Chapter 9, Problem 9.5VP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: On the basis of the given molecular orbital diagram, ${\text{O}}_{\text{2}}^{\text{+}}$ having more or less electrons in the antibonding molecular orbitals than ${\text{O}}_{\text{2}}^{\text{2+}}$ is to be predicted.

Concept introduction: When two atomic orbitals of two atoms come close to each other they lose their identity and form new set of orbitals known as molecular orbitals.

This results in formation of two molecular orbitals, one bonding and other antibonding molecular.

Antibonding molecular has higher energy as compared to bonding molecular orbital.

To determine: On the basis of the given molecular orbital diagram, ${\text{O}}_{\text{2}}^{\text{+}}$ having more or less electrons in the antibonding molecular orbitals than ${\text{O}}_{\text{2}}^{\text{2+}}$.