Chemical Bonding And Molecular Structure Question 342
Question: $ N_2 $ and $ O_2 $ are converted into monoanions $ N_2^{-} $ and $ O_2^{-} $ respectively, which of the following statements is wrong [CBSE PMT 1997]
Options:
A) In $ N_2, $ the $ N-N $ bond weakens
B) In $ O_2, $ the $ O-O $ bond order increases
C) In $ O_2, $ bond length increases
D) $ N_2^{-} $ becomes diamagnetic
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
In the conversion of $ O_2 $ into $ O_2^{-} $ bond order decreases.
