Use the Following MO Diagram for Be₂,Be₂⁺,and Be₂^-

question 210

Multiple Choice

Use the following MO diagram for Be₂,Be₂⁺,and Be₂^-.Based on this diagram,

• A)Be₂⁺ is more stable than Be₂,and Be₂ is more stable than Be₂^-.
• B)Be₂^- is more stable than Be₂,and Be₂ is more stable than Be₂⁺.
• C)Be₂⁺ and Be₂^- are both more stable than Be₂.
• D)Be₂ is more stable than either Be₂⁺ or Be₂^-.

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