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Although KrF+ and XeF+ have been studied, KrBr+ has not yet been prepared. For KrBr+:...

Although KrF+ and XeF+ have been studied, KrBr+ has not yet been prepared. For KrBr+:

a. Propose a molecular orbital diagram, showing the interactions of the valence shell s and p orbitals to form molecular orbitals.

b. Toward which atom would the HOMO be polarized? Why?

c. Predict the bond order.

d. Which is more electronegative, Kr or Br? Explain your reasoning.

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