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

question 133

Multiple Choice

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

• A) C₂²⁺
• B) N₂²⁺
• C) B₂
• D) C₂²⁻
• E) B₂²⁺

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