a) Draw a well labeled molecular orbital energy level diagram for the CO molecule. Calculate the bond order for the species CO, CO+ and CO. (8 mrks)
(b) Predict the magnetic properties of the three species in (a) above, giving a reason in each case. (C6O8) (3 mrks)
(c) Derive the hybridization of the central atom involved in forming each of the following species. Also draw and describe their geometries.(9 ,mrks)
(i) C2H2
(ii) SF6
(iii) [BH4]-
(6C, 1H, 16S, 9F, 5B)
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