Use the following MO diagram for Be₂,Be₂⁺,and Be₂^-.Based on this diagram, A)Be₂⁺ is more stable than Be₂,and Be₂ is more stable than Be₂^-. B)Be₂^- is more stable than Be₂,and Be₂ is more stable than Be₂⁺. C)Be₂⁺ and Be₂^- are both more stable than Be₂. D)Be₂ is more stable than either Be₂⁺ or Be₂^-.

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Based on the MO diagram, both Be₂⁺ and Be₂^- have lower energy levels than Be₂. Therefore, both molecules are more stable than Be₂.

Use the Following MO Diagram for Be2,Be2+,and Be2-

Use the Following MO Diagram for Be₂,Be₂⁺,and Be₂^-