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12. Molecular Shapes & Valence Bond Theory - Part 2 of 2
12. Molecular Shapes & Valence Bond Theory / MO Theory: Bond Order / Problem 11

To answer the following questions, use the given molecular orbital diagram below.

A. How many unpaired electrons are in NO?

a. 0       b. 1       c. 2       d. 3


B. What is the bond order of CO?

a. 1.5       b. 2       c. 2.5       d. 3


C. Which of the following is not paramagnetic?

a. NO+       b. OF       c. NO       d. CO+

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