The simple valence bond picture of O₂ does not agree with the molecular orbital view. Compare these two theories with regard to the peroxide ion, O₂²⁻.
(a) Draw an electron dot structure for O₂²⁻. What is the bond order of the ion?
(b) Write the molecular orbital electron configuration for O₂²⁻. What is the bond order based on this approach?
(c) Do the two theories of bonding lead to the same magnetic character and bond order for O₂²⁻?