COMEDK2023ChemistryStructure of Atom
The ion that is isoelectronic with CO is
Options
- AO ₂⁺
- BCN ⁻
- CO ₂⁻
- DN ₂⁺
Correct answer
B. CN ⁻
Step-by-step solution
CN ⁻ is isoelectronic to CO as they have same number of electrons. Number of electrons in the given species is as follows, aligned & CO =6+8=14 & O ₂⁻=16+1=17 & ~N ₂⁺=14-1=13 & O ₂⁺=16-1=15 & CN ⁻=6+7+1=14 aligned