Bond order in N₂ molecule is:
A2
B4
C3 (triple bond)
D1
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 3 (triple bond)
N₂ has a triple bond (1 σ + 2 π). Each N has 5 valence electrons, contributes 3 to bonding to achieve octet. Bond order = (bonding - antibonding)/2 = 3.
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