Draw the relative energies of the molecular orbitals of the planar cyclooctatetraenyl dication shown below. Indicate in which MO's the electrons are located and predict its stability:

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Chapter37: Dibenzalacetone By The Aldol Condensation
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Draw the relative energies of the molecular orbitals of the
planar cyclooctatetraenyl dication shown below. Indicate in
which MO's the electrons are located and predict its stability:
Transcribed Image Text:Draw the relative energies of the molecular orbitals of the planar cyclooctatetraenyl dication shown below. Indicate in which MO's the electrons are located and predict its stability:
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