Asked by defferan

Arrange the following in order of decreasing stability. A blank molecular orbital diagram (Part A 1 figure) has been provided to help you.
Rank the fluorine species from most to least stable. To rank items as equivalent, overlap them. F2, F2+, F2-
Answered by DrBob222
I have no idea what the diagram looks like. BUT wouldn't you expect the F2 atom to be MUCH more stable than either of the others. You will need the diagram to rank the other two. Fit the F^+2 and the F^-2 into the diagram.
Answered by defferan
The neutral species is not necessarily the most stable
Answered by defferan
Consider how bond order affects stability.
Answered by ...
F^+2,F2,F2-
Answered by Anonymous
F2+, F2, F2- is the correct answer as stated by "..."
Answered by michael
calculate bond order for each and compare using bond order=1/2(no of bonding electrons-no of antibonding electrons) but you must first draw the energy level diagrams
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