Write the MO elechon distribution of O2. Specify its bond order and magnetic property.

Question

Write the MO electron distribution of O₂. Specify its bond order and magnetic property.

Answer 1

 In O₂ molecule, number of electrons = 16

So the filling of electron in molecular orbitals are possible as follows :

(where N_b → No. of electrons in bonding orbitals) N_a → No. of electrons in antibonding orbitals

In it two unpaired orbitals are present, so it shows paramagnetic character.