Question
Chemistry Question on Molecular Orbital Theory
The radius of the 2nd orbit of Li2+ is x. The expected radius of the 3rd orbit of Be3+ is
A
2716π
B
94x
C
49x
D
1627x
Answer
1627x
Explanation
Solution
Li2+
r2=x=k×322=24k
Be3+
r3=y=k×432
xy=49×43=1627
y=1627x