Problem 4.6
Write the MO configurations (e.g.,
1s2
for H2) and give bond orders of NO+, NO, and NO-.
Which of these species should be paramagnetic?
Answer:
Use Table 4.1 and adapt for the number of electrons.
| Electron Configuration |
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| NO+ | 2s2 2s*2
pz2 x,y4
x,y*0 |
|
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| NO | 2s2 2s*2
pz2 x,y4
x,y*1 |
|
|
| NO- | 2s2 2s*2
pz2 x,y4
x,y*2 |
|
|
NO and NO- should be paramagnetic.