Use Molecular Orbital Theory to Determine Whether He₂²⁺ or He₂⁺

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Essay

Use molecular orbital theory to determine whether He₂²⁺ or He₂⁺ is more stable.Draw the molecular orbital diagram for each and explain your answer.

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