Use energy levels of diatomic molecules derived from molecular orbital theory to predict the magnetic properties of F₂ and the dication F₂²⁺. A)F₂ (paramagnetic); F₂²⁺ (paramagnetic) B)F₂ (paramagnetic); F₂²⁺ (diamagnetic) C)F₂ (diamagnetic); F₂²⁺ (paramagnetic) D)F₂ (diamagnetic); F₂²⁺ (diamagnetic) E)Neither have magnetic properties; only metals have magnetic properties.

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F₂ is diamagnetic because all electrons are paired in its molecular orbitals. F₂²⁺ loses two electrons, resulting in unpaired electrons, making it paramagnetic.

Use Energy Levels of Diatomic Molecules Derived from Molecular Orbital