According to molecular orbital theory which of the following...

According to molecular orbital theory which of the following statement about the magnetic character and bond order is correct regarding $\mathrm{O}_{2}^{+} ?$ (a) paramagnetic and bond order $<\mathrm{O}_{2}$ (b) paramagnetic and bond order $>\mathrm{O}_{2}$ (c) diamagnetic and bond order $<\mathrm{O}_{2}$ (d) diamagnetic and bond order $>\mathrm{O}_{2}$

According to molecular orbital theory which of the following statement about the magnetic character and bond order is correct regarding $\mathrm{O}_{2}^{+} ?$
(a) paramagnetic and bond order $<\mathrm{O}_{2}$
(b) paramagnetic and bond order $>\mathrm{O}_{2}$
(c) diamagnetic and bond order $<\mathrm{O}_{2}$
(d) diamagnetic and bond order $>\mathrm{O}_{2}$

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Key Concepts

Bond Order

Bond order is a concept that quantifies the stability of a bond by calculating half the difference between the number of electrons in bonding orbitals and the number of electrons in antibonding orbitals. A higher bond order generally indicates a stronger, more stable bond.

Molecular Orbital Theory

This theory describes the distribution of electrons in molecules through molecular orbitals, which are formed by the linear combination of atomic orbitals. It explains molecular bonding and antibonding interactions, the resulting energy levels, and how electrons fill these orbitals according to the Pauli exclusion principle and Hund's rule.

Magnetic Behavior

Magnetic behavior in molecules is determined by the presence of unpaired electrons in the molecular orbitals. Molecules with unpaired electrons exhibit paramagnetism, which is the attraction to an external magnetic field, while molecules with all paired electrons exhibit diamagnetism, leading to a slight repulsion from a magnetic field.

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