The Following Molecular Orbital Energy Level Diagram Shows the Energies

question 132

Multiple Choice

The following molecular orbital energy level diagram shows the energies and occupancies of the MOs derived from the atomic 2p orbitals for an oxygen-containing binary compound of potassium.This compound is a

• A)peroxide having a stronger O-O bond than O₂.
• B)peroxide having a weaker O-O bond than O₂.
• C)superoxide having a stronger O-O bond than O₂.
• D)superoxide having a weaker O-O bond than O₂.

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