JEE Main2007ChemistryChemical Bonding and Molecular StructureActual
In which of the following ionization processes, the bond order has increased and the magnetic behaviour has changed?
Options
- AC ₂ C ₂⁺
- BNO NO ⁺
- CO ₂ O ₂⁺
- DN ₂ N ₂⁺
Correct answer
B. NO NO ⁺
Step-by-step solution
In C ₂- C ₂ ⁺ electron is removed from bonding molecular orbital so bond order decreases. In NO NO ⁺ , electron is removed from anti bonding molecular orbital so bond order increases and nature changes from paramagnetic to diamagnetic. Hence, (B) is correct.