Question

Bond order in nitrogen molecule is

• A. 1
• B. 2
• C. 3
• D. 4

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

3

Answer 2

${ N_2 (14) } ; KK \, \sigma 2s^2 , \sigma^* 2s^2, \pi 2p_x^2 = \pi 2p_y^2 ,\sigma 2p_z^2$
Bond order $= \frac{8 - 2}{2} = 3$