Question

During the change of O₂ to O₂⁻,
the incoming electron goes to the orbital:
(A) π2pᵧ
(B) π2pₓ
(C) σ* 2pz (D) σ * 2pₓ

Answer 1

Explanation:

During the change of O₂ to O₂⁻,

the incoming electron goes to the orbital:

(A) π2pᵧ✓✓

(B) π2pₓ

(C) σ* 2pz (D) σ * 2pₓ

Answer 2

Answer:

During the change of O₂ to O₂⁻,

the incoming electron goes to the orbital: π*2px