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Question

In which of the following options the species changes from paramagnetic to diamagnetic and bond order increases.

A

$N_2→N_{2}^{+}$

B

$O_2→O_{2}^{+}$

C

$NO→NO^+$

D

$O_2→O^+$

Answer

$NO→NO^+$

Explanation

Solution

The correct option is (C): $NO→NO^+$

NO is paramagnetic with BO=2.5 NO+ is diamagnetic with BO=3.0