STANDARDChemistry-Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
STANDARD Chemistry Molecular Orbital Theory MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
Which of the following diatomic molecular species has only π bonds according to molecular orbital theory?
A
Be₂
B
O₂
C
N₂
D
C₂
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
C₂ contains 2π bonds as it has 4 electrons in two π-molecular orbitals.
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