4.8 - BONDING IN SOME HOMONUCLEAR DIATOMIC MOLECULES
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Define a homonuclear diatomic molecule.
💡 Hint: Think about the two same atoms combining.
What is the bond order of H2?
💡 Hint: Count the bonds formed between the two hydrogen atoms.
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What is the bond order of H2?
💡 Hint: Consider how many pairs of electrons are shared.
O2 is paramagnetic due to what?
💡 Hint: Review what paramagnetism indicates regarding electron configuration.
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Discuss the significance of molecular orbital theory in explaining the paramagnetism of O2. Provide a thorough analysis backed by chemical principles.
💡 Hint: Refer to molecular orbital interactions and electron configurations.
Given the molecular orbital configurations of N2 and C2, compare their bond strengths and discuss why N2 is more stable.
💡 Hint: Recall the relationship between bond order and bond strength.
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