The following problems require the use of molecular modeling software. The ions a...

The following problems require the use of molecular modeling software.

The ions and molecules NO⁺, CN^-, CO, and N₂ and N₂ form an isoelectronic series. The changing nuclear charges will also change the molecular energy levels of the orbitals formed from the 2p atomic orbitals Use molecular modeling software for the following:

a. Calculate and display the shapes of these three molecular orbitals for each species (CO and N₂ are included in this chapter).

b. Compare the shapes of each of the orbitals for each of the species (for example, the shapes of the 1π orbitals for each). What trends do you observe?

c. Compare the energies of each of the orbitals. For which do you see evidence of mixing?