Bonding in which of the following diatonic molecule(s) become(s) stronger, on the basis of MO Theory, by removal of an electron?
(A) NO
(B) N2
(C) O2
(D) C2
(E) B2
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Bonding in which of the following diatonic molecule(s) become(s) stronger, on the basis of MO Theory, by removal of an electron?
(A) NO
(B) N2
(C) O2
(D) C2
(E) B2
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Option 1 -
(A), (B), (C) only
Option 2 -
(B), (C), (E) only
Option 3 -
(A), (C) only
Option 4 -
(D) only
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1 Answer
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Correct Option - 3
Detailed Solution:Bond strength Bond order
NO ® Number of electron = 7 + 8 = 15
B.O. Similar to
B.O. of N2 = 3 B.O of C2 =
Removal of e- form antibonding molecular orbital increases bond order.
In NO & O2 has valance e- in p orbital.
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