NEET2013Chemistry-Chemical Bonding

NEET 2013 Chemistry Molecular Orbital Theory MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

In which of the following ionization processes the bond energy increases and the magnetic behavior changes from paramagnetic to diamagnetic?

A

O₂ → O₂⁺

B

C₂ → C₂⁺

C

NO → NO⁺

D

N₂ → N₂⁺

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

In NO → NO⁺, the removal of an electron results in a stable bond order increase and changes magnetic behavior to diamagnetic.

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