The pair of species that has the same bond order in the following is

Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure question

2013 · Q106

Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure question

2013 · Q106

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Correct answer: A

CO = + 8 = 14 electrons
NO⁺ = 7 + 8 - 1 = 14 electrons
Both have electronic configuration:
$\sigma 1s^2$ $\sigma^* 1s^2$ $\sigma 2s^2$ $\sigma^* 2s^2$ $\sigma 2p_z^2$ $\sigma 2p_x^2$ $\sigma 2p_y^2$
Bond order = $10 - 4 \over 2$ = 3

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Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure question

2013 · Q106

Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure question

2013 · Q106

View written solutionFree

Correct answer: A

CO = + 8 = 14 electrons
NO⁺ = 7 + 8 - 1 = 14 electrons
Both have electronic configuration:
$\sigma 1s^2$ $\sigma^* 1s^2$ $\sigma 2s^2$ $\sigma^* 2s^2$ $\sigma 2p_z^2$ $\sigma 2p_x^2$ $\sigma 2p_y^2$
Bond order = $10 - 4 \over 2$ = 3