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According to molecular orbital theory, which of the following species is the most likely to exist? A) Liz B He2 H₂ D Li₂²- E Be2

According to molecular orbital theory, which of the following species is the most likely to exist? A) Liz B He2 H₂ D Li₂²- E Be2

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Chapter8: Advanced Theories Of Covalent Bonding
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Problem 40E: Predict the valence electron molecular orbital configurations for the following, and state whether...
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According to molecular orbital theory, which of the following species is the most likely to exist? A Li₂ B He₂ C) H₂ E Li₂²- Be2
Transcribed Image Text:According to molecular orbital theory, which of the following species is the most likely to exist? A Li₂ B He₂ C) H₂ E Li₂²- Be2
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Can you explain the equation and answer? Where did you get 4 for electrons in bonding? How do you calculate electrons in anti bonding?

Li2 would look like "Li-Li" so wouldn't it only have 2 electrons in bonding since a single bond is only 2 electrons?

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