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The [Se4]2+ ion has D4h symmetry and the Se—Se bond lengths are equal (228 pm).(a)   Is th...

The [Se4]2+ ion has D4h symmetry and the Se—Se bond lengths are equal (228 pm).

(a)   Is the ring in |Se4]21 planar or puckered?


(b)  Look up a value of rcov for Se. What can you deduce about the Se—Se bonding?


(c)   Draw a set of resonance structures for |Se4] .


(d)  Construct an MO diagram that describes the 7r-bonding in [Sc4|2+. What is the π-bond order?

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