Draw the molecular orbital diagram for the acetylide anion


Acetylene (C2H2) can be produced from the reaction of calcium carbide (CaC2) with water. Draw the localized electron orbital model (hybridized orbital model) for the acetylide anion (C22-), showing ?, ?, and lone pair electron orbital.

Draw the molecular orbital diagram for the acetylide anion (C22-). Assume that order of the n=2 molecular orbitals in increasing energy is

What is the bond order in acetylide anion (C22-)?

Is this ion paramagnetic or diamagnetic?

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Chemistry: Draw the molecular orbital diagram for the acetylide anion
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