Refer to Diagram 9-1

question 20

Multiple Choice

Refer to Diagram 9-1.According to molecular orbital theory,which of the following species will have only one unpaired electron?

• A) C₂
• B) Ne₂2+
• C) O₂2-
• D) N2
• E) O₂+

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