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Compare the bond lenth of `O-O` in the following molecules
(a) `KO_(2)` , (b) `O_(2)[AsF_(6)]`

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To compare the bond lengths of the O-O bond in the molecules KO₂ and O₂[AsF₆], we need to understand the relationship between bond length and bond order. Here’s a step-by-step solution: ### Step 1: Identify the Bond Order - **KO₂ (Potassium Superoxide)**: In KO₂, the O-O bond can be represented as O₂²⁻. The bond order for O₂²⁻ is calculated as follows: - O₂ has a bond order of 2 (since it has a double bond). - The addition of two electrons (as in O₂²⁻) leads to a bond order of 1.5 (since it is a resonance structure). - **O₂[AsF₆] (Oxygen in AsF₆ complex)**: For O₂ in this complex, the bond order is higher due to the presence of the AsF₆ environment. The bond order is calculated to be 2.5, indicating a stronger bond. ...
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