Is stable molecule with bond order of 1 and it is diamagnetic   c.   Is unstable molecule with bond order of 2 and it is diamagnetic   d.   Is unstable molecule with bond order of zero and it is diamagnetic   e.   Is a stable molecule with bond order is 1 and it is paramagnetic

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Problem 10.99QE: The molecular orbital diagram of NO shown in Figure 10.47 also applies to the following species....
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Based on molecular orbital theory, choose the correct statement about B2

 

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Is unstable molecule with bond order of 1/2 and it is diamagnetic

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Is stable molecule with bond order of 1 and it is diamagnetic


 

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Is unstable molecule with bond order of 2 and it is diamagnetic


 

d.

 

Is unstable molecule with bond order of zero and it is diamagnetic


 

e.

 

Is a stable molecule with bond order is 1 and it is paramagnetic

 

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