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According to Molecular Orbital Theory,

A

`C_(2)^(2-)` is expected to be diamagnetic

B

`O_(2)^(2+)` is expected to have a longer bond length than `O_(2)`

C

`N_(2)^(+) and N_(2)^(-)` have the same bond order

D

`He_(2)^(+)` has the same energy as two isolated He atoms

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To solve the question regarding the molecular orbital theory and the properties of the species mentioned, we will follow a systematic approach. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Species and Their Electrons**: - For \( C_2^{2-} \): It has 14 electrons. - For \( O_2^{2+} \): It has 14 electrons. - For \( N_2^{-} \): It has 15 electrons. - For \( N_2^{+} \): It has 13 electrons. - For \( He_2^{+} \): It has 3 electrons. 2. **Molecular Orbital Filling**: - **For \( C_2^{2-} \)**: - Fill the molecular orbitals in the order: - \( \sigma 1s^2 \) - \( \sigma 1s^* \) - \( \sigma 2s^2 \) - \( \sigma 2s^* \) - \( \sigma 2p_z^2 \) - \( \pi 2p_x^2 = \pi 2p_y^2 \) - \( \pi 2p_x^* = \pi 2p_y^* \) - \( \sigma 2p_z^* \) - Total filling: \( 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 14 \) electrons. - All electrons are paired, hence \( C_2^{2-} \) is **diamagnetic**. 3. **Bond Order Calculation for \( C_2^{2-} \)**: - Bond order = \( \frac{(Number \, of \, bonding \, electrons - Number \, of \, anti-bonding \, electrons)}{2} \) - Bonding electrons = 10, Anti-bonding electrons = 4. - Bond order = \( \frac{10 - 4}{2} = 3 \). 4. **For \( O_2^{2+} \)**: - Fill the molecular orbitals similarly: - Total electrons = 14. - Bonding electrons = 10, Anti-bonding electrons = 4. - Bond order = \( \frac{10 - 4}{2} = 3 \). 5. **Bond Length Comparison**: - Bond length is inversely proportional to bond order. Since \( O_2^{2+} \) has a higher bond order than \( O_2 \), it has a shorter bond length, making the statement "O2 2+ is expected to have a longer bond length than O2" **incorrect**. 6. **For \( N_2^{-} \)** and \( N_2^{+} \)**: - \( N_2^{-} \): 15 electrons. - Bonding electrons = 10, Anti-bonding electrons = 5. - Bond order = \( \frac{10 - 5}{2} = 2.5 \). - \( N_2^{+} \): 13 electrons. - Bonding electrons = 9, Anti-bonding electrons = 4. - Bond order = \( \frac{9 - 4}{2} = 2.5 \). - Both have the same bond order, hence the statement is **correct**. 7. **For \( He_2^{+} \)**: - Total electrons = 3. - Bonding electrons = 2, Anti-bonding electrons = 1. - Bond order = \( \frac{2 - 1}{2} = 0.5 \). - Isolated He atoms have a bond order of 0, thus \( He_2^{+} \) is more stable than isolated He atoms, making the statement **incorrect**. ### Conclusion: - The correct statements based on the analysis are: - \( C_2^{2-} \) is diamagnetic. - \( N_2^{-} \) and \( N_2^{+} \) have the same bond order.

To solve the question regarding the molecular orbital theory and the properties of the species mentioned, we will follow a systematic approach. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Species and Their Electrons**: - For \( C_2^{2-} \): It has 14 electrons. - For \( O_2^{2+} \): It has 14 electrons. - For \( N_2^{-} \): It has 15 electrons. ...
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