Question

According to MO theory which of thhe following lists makes the nitrogen species in terms of increasing bond order?
A. `N_(2)^(-) lt N_(2)^(2-) lt N_(2)`
B. `N_(2)^(-) lt N_(2) lt N_(2)^(2-)`
C. `N_(2)^(2-) lt N_(2)^(-) lt N_(2)`
D. `N_(2) lt N_(2)^(2-) lt N_(2)^(-)`

Answer 1

Correct Answer - C
`N_(2)=14e=B.O.=3`
`N_(2)^(-)=15e=B.O.=2.5`
`N_(2)^(2-)=16e=B.O.=2 `