1. a Use the valence electron molecular orbital diagram for F2 to propose ground state F2ions that satisfy the following conditi
ons (1.5 points) (i) A F2 ion that is paramagnetic and that has a non-integer bond order.
(1.5 points) (ii) A F2 ion that is paramagnetic and that has an integer bond order.
(1.5 points) (iii) A F2 ion that is diamagnetic and that has a bond order of 3.
Clearly show the charge on your ion, label all valence molecular orbitals, and show the corresponding electrons in their orbitals. Full calculations for bond orders must be included.
b) Using only the valence electron molecular orbital diagram for F2, is a ground state diamagnetic ion with a bond order of 2 possible? Write one or two sentences to explain why or why not.
