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Problem 62b
Page 425
Section: Cumulative Problems
Chapter 10: Chemical Bonding II: Molecular Shapes, Valence Bond Theory,and Molecular Orbital Theory
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Given information
The given molecule is 
.
Step-by-step explanation
Step 1.
The sigma bond is formed when orbitals with valance electrons overlap.
The atomic number of 
is 
.
Therefore the electronic configuration becomes
Here 
is equal to 
atoms since its the atomic number of .
The s-orbital has 
electron in the valance shell that is 
.
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Principles of Chemistry Molecular Approach
3rd Edition, 2014
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ISBN: 9780321971944