Bonding in which of the following diatomic molecules(s) become(s) stronger, on the basis of MO Theory, by removal of an electron?
(A) NO
(B) N2
(C) O2
(D) C2
(E) B2
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Select the correct option:
A
(A), (B), (C) only
B
(B), (C), (E) only
C
(A), (C) only
D
(D) only
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Solution
Bond strength $\propto$ Bond order
Removal of electron from antibonding MO increases B.O.
$\mathrm{NO} \& \mathrm{O}_2$ has valence $\mathrm{e}^{-}$in $\pi^*$ orbital.
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