NEET2022Chemistry-Chemical Bonding

NEET 2022 Chemistry Molecular Orbital Theory MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

Which amongst the following is INCORRECT statement?

A

H₂⁻ ion has one electron.

B

O₂⁻ ion is diamagnetic.

C

The bond orders of O₂⁺, O₂, O₂⁻ and O₂²⁻ are 2.5, 2, 1.5 and 1, respectively.

D

C₂ molecule has four electrons in its two degenerate π molecular orbitals.

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

O₂⁻ ion is paramagnetic due to the presence of unpaired electrons. The other statements are correct.

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