The bond lengths in O 2 , O 2 + , and O 2 2 are 121,

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The bond lengths in O2, O2+ , and O2−2 are 121, 112, and 149 pm, respectively. Describe the bonding in these molecules in terms of molecular orbital theory and use this description to rationalize the differences in bond lengths.

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Inorganic Chemistry

ISBN: 9780198768128

7th Edition

Authors: Mark Weller, Tina Overton, Jonathan Rourke

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