Please help.
For a neutral OH molecule,
- Assuming that the electron added to OH is entirely localized in a single atomic orbital on one atom, identify which atom (O or H) is probably accepting the electron, and the n and l quantum numbers of the atomic orbital that is doing so.
- The electron affinity of OH has been measured to be similar, but slightly more negative than the electron affinity of single O atoms. Explain briefly why the electron affinity is similar but slightly more negative.