Question

Professor Takeshi Oka of the University of Chicago discovered H_3^+ only 20 years ago. The discovery has been profound, as this ion has been observed now at the galactic core. The presence of this ion in the universe provides an important mechanism for star formation. Construct a molecular orbital energy level diagram for H_3 in the linear and triangular conformations. Choose the appropriate point group(s), use symmetry analysis to generate LGOs, and then prepare a MO diagram, determine the bond order, and finally predict which conformation is more stable. The Walsh diagram is given below.

Answer 1

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