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The MO electronic configuration of X2 can be represented as follows:

Following conclusion can be drawn:
(I) It is excited state electronic configuration of X2
(II) It is more stable state than the ground state of X2 molecule
III) Bond order of X2 in excited state is one
IV) It is more likely to dissociate into two X-atoms in ground state than in excited state

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Which of the above conclusions are correct from given MO diagrams?

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Important Questions on Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure

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A simplified application of MO theory to the hypothetical 'molecule' OF would give its bond order as:

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Which of the following facts regarding change in the bond length is correct?
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Which of the following orders is correct for the bond dissociation energy of O2, O2+, O2- and O22-?
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The diatomic molecule OH exists in the gas phase. The energy levels of O and H atoms are shown in the figure. Assume that the molecular axis of OHmolecule is z-axis.

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Predict which of the following is correct about OH molecule?

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Which of the following molecular/atomic orbitals have gerade symmetry or centre of symmetry?