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N2 and O2 are converted to monocations N2+ and O2+ respectively, which is wrong statement-
ChemistryChemical Bonding and Molecular StructureNEET
Options:
  • A In N2+ , the N-N bond weakens
  • B In O2+ , the O-O bond order increases
  • C In O2+ , the paramagnetism decreases
  • D N2+ becomes diamagnetic
Solution:
1923 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: N2+ becomes diamagnetic
O2 has bond order =2 while O2+ has bond order 2.5 .
According to MOT, N2⊕ , paramagnetic and O2+ is also paramagnetic

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