Refer to Diagram 9-1

question 63

Multiple Choice

Refer to Diagram 9-1.According to molecular orbital theory,which of the following lists ranks the fluorine species in terms of increasing bond order?

• A) F₂²⁺ < F₂^2- < F₂
• B) F₂^2- < F₂ < F₂²⁺
• C) F₂ < F₂²⁺ < F₂^2-
• D) F₂ < F₂^2- < F₂²⁺
• E) F₂²⁺ < F₂ < F₂^2-

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