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(c) With reference to the Molecular Orbitals (MOs) theory: (i) Sketch the MO diagram of Ne2,...

(c) With reference to the Molecular Orbitals (MOs) theory: (i) Sketch the MO diagram of Ne2, justify and discuss its energy level diagram. [4 marks] (ii) Write its molecular electron configuration. [0.5 mark] (iii) Define and identify the HOMO and LUMO. [0.5 mark] (iv) Predict the stability of the Ne2 molecule on the basis of its bond order. [2 mark]

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