Question

Predict the stability and magnetic behaviour of oxygen molecule using molecular orbital theory

Answer 1

Answer:

MOT oxygen molecule is shown in attachment.

Now,

No. of electrons in bonding molecular orbital =

$N_b = 10$

and

No. of electrons in anti bonding molecular orbital =

$N_a = 6$

Stability :-)

As

$N_b > N_a$

So molecules is stable

Magnetic behaviour :-)

As There are 2 unpaired electrons show the molecule is paramagnetic .