Question

Which of the following molecules stabilized by removal of electrons? (Frnds, Pls don't type opt only...I need the reason) a) C2 b)O2 c)N2 d)H2

Answer 1

In all these molecules that is, C₂, O₂ , N₂ and H₂.

O₂, is stabilized by removal of electrons because it is having electrons in the anti-bonding orbital. And thus removal of electron from the anti bonding orbital , increases the bond order of O₂. And thus is becomes more stable after removal of electrons. Bond order of 0₂⁺ is 2.5 than that of O₂ which is having bond order as 2 .