Using molecular orbital theory, compare the bond energy and magnetic character of O₂⁺ and O₂^– species.

Question

Using molecular orbital theory, compare the bond energy and magnetic character of O 2 + and O 2 – species.

Philoid · Accepted Answer

According to molecular orbital theory electronic configurations of O₂⁺ and O₂^– species are as follows

The higher bond order of O₂⁺ shows that it is more stable than O₂^–. Both the species have unpaired electrons. So both are paramagnetic in nature.

Using molecular orbital theory, compare the bond energy and magnetic character of O2+ and O2– species.