Use the Relative Energies of the Molecular Orbitals Given Below,which $\sigma$

question 129

Essay

Use the relative energies of the molecular orbitals given below,which are derived from the n = 5 atomic orbitals,to determine the bond orders in I_2,I₂⁺ ,and I₂^-, and identify the species that is predicted to be the least stable.The valence molecular orbitals in order of increasing energy are $\sigma$ < $\sigma$ * < $\sigma$ < $\pi$ < $\pi$ * < $\sigma$ *.

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