Question
Chemistry Question on Molecular Orbital Theory
According to MO theory,
A
O2+ is paramagnetic and bond order greater than O2
B
O2+ is paramagnetic and bond order less than O2
C
O2+ is DIamagnetic and bond order less than O2
D
O2+ is DIamagnetic and bond order is more than O2
Answer
O2+ is paramagnetic and bond order greater than O2
Explanation
Solution
I and II are hyperconjugation structures of propene and
involves o-electrons of C-H bond and p-orbitals of pi bond
in delocalisation.