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More stable among O2+ and O2-

Which among O2+ and O2- is more stable. Explain?

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Swathi , LearnNext Subject Matter Expert 2 Year(s) Ago

O 2+ is more stable than O 2-.

Reason: According to molecular orbital theory O 2+ has 15 electrons &it has
one electron in antibonding orbital.
molecular orbital diagram of O 2+

Electronic configuration of O 2+

In the case of O 2- 17 electrons are present &3 electrons are present in

antibonding orbitals. If number of electrons more in antibonding orbital the
molecule become unstable.
molecular orbital diagram of O 2-