Question
Chemistry Question on Molecular Orbital Theory
The ion that is isoelectronic with CO is
A
CN−
B
O2+
C
O2−
D
N2+
Answer
CN−
Explanation
Solution
CO has a total of 14 electrons and CN− also has 14 electrons.
C(6e−)+N(7e−)+e−→CN−(14e−)
The ion that is isoelectronic with CO is
CN−
O2+
O2−
N2+
CN−
CO has a total of 14 electrons and CN− also has 14 electrons.
C(6e−)+N(7e−)+e−→CN−(14e−)