Question 1
According to MO theory, which is an INCORRECT statement for H
2-?
◦ The B.O. is 1/2.
◦ There are no unpaired electrons.
◦ The
σ1s* orbital has one electron.
◦ The molecule is paramagnetic.
◦ There are 3 electrons in the molecular orbitals.
Question 2
According to MO theory, which is the INCORRECT statement for C
2-?
◦ The BO is 2.5.
◦ There is one unpaired electron.
◦ The
σ2p orbital has two electrons.
◦ The molecule is paramagnetic.
◦ There are 9 electrons in the molecular orbitals.