Hello,

How can you tell if a molecular ion will have one or ore unpaired eletrons?

For example,
"Which of the following molecules is expected to have one or more unpaired electrons? Check all that apply.

O2-
F2+
N22-
O22-"
Any help would be appreciated. ...?

Respuesta :

I believe the correct answers from the choices listed above are the first two options. The molecules O2- and F2+ are expected to have one unpaired electron. This can be determined by looking at the value of the charge. Hope this answers the question.