Chemical Bonding And Molecular Structure Question 5

Question 5 - 29 January - Shift 2

According to MO theory the bond orders for $O_2{ }^{2-}$, $CO$ and $NO^{+}$respectively, are

(1) 1,3 and 3

(2) 1,3 and 2

(3) 1,2 and 3

(4) 2, 3 and 3

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Answer: (1)

Solution:

Formula: Bond order

Theory based.