NEET2017Chemistry-Chemical Bonding

NEET 2017 Chemistry Molecular Orbital Theory MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

Which one of the following pairs of species have the same bond order?

A

CO, NO

B

O₂, NO⁺

C

CN⁻, CO

D

N₂, O₂

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

Both O₂ and NO⁺ have a bond order of 2.5, calculated using molecular orbital theory.

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