Chapter 10, Problem 10.97QE

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The homonuclear diatomic molecule and a heteronuclear diatomic molecule has to be written that has the molecular orbital configuration as ${({\sigma }_{2s})}^2{({\sigma }_{2s}^{*})}^2{({\pi }_{2p})}^4{({\sigma }_{2p})}^2$.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The homonuclear diatomic molecule and a heteronuclear diatomic molecule has to be written that has the molecular orbital configuration as ${({\sigma }_{2s})}^2{({\sigma }_{2s}^{*})}^2{({\pi }_{2p})}^2$.