Consider the following species :
CN+, CN-, NO and CN
Which one of these will have the highest bond order ?
CN+
CN-
NO
CN
As we learnt that @9610
Ion/Species | Total electron | Bond Order |
NO | 15 | 2.5 |
CN- | 14 | 3.0 |
CN+ | 12 | 2.0 |
CN | 13 | 2.5 |
Option 1)
CN+
This is incorrect.
Option 2)
CN-
This is correct.
Option 3)
NO
This is incorrect.
Option 4)
CN
This is incorrect.