Q3: i) Write the ground state electron configuration of Be$_2$, B$_2$, C$_2$, F$_2$ molecules. Calculate Bond order for each molecule? 20 points ii) Please show whether, the above (i) homonuclear molecule(s) can exist or not, indicate its magnetic behavior & indicate the HOMO & LUMO orbitals? Sketch diagram if needed. 20 points
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To determine the bond order, we first need to determine the Lewis structure of the molecule. The Lewis structure shows the arrangement of atoms and the bonding between them. Since the molecule is homonuclear, it means that it consists of the same type of atoms. Show more…
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