Use the Molecular Orbital Diagram Shown to Determine Which of the Following

question 104

Multiple Choice

Use the molecular orbital diagram shown to determine which of the following is most stable.

• A)F₂
• B)F₂²⁺
• C)Ne₂²⁺
• D)O₂²⁺
• E)F₂^2-

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Definitions:

Alkene

Hydrocarbons characterized by the presence of at least one double bond within the molecule, contributing to their chemical reactivity.

1,2-Dimethylcyclohexene

An organic compound derived from cyclohexene, characterized by the presence of two methyl groups attached to the first and second carbon atoms of the cyclohexene ring.

Elements Of Unsaturation

A measure indicating the total number of pi bonds and rings in a molecule, useful in determining molecular structure.

Molecular Formula

A way of expressing information about the atoms that constitute a particular chemical compound, using symbols for the elements and numerical subscripts indicating the number of atoms involved.