The bond order of nitrogen molecule is
Question and options
The bond order of nitrogen molecule is
- 2
- 2.5
- 3
- 3.5
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C - 3
has 10 valence electrons in MOs: 8 bonding and 2 antibonding, so bond order (triple bond). A bond order of 2.5 belongs to the ions and , not the neutral molecule.
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