Which of the following molecules has a higher bond order: N2 or O2?

Practice Questions

Q1
Which of the following molecules has a higher bond order: N2 or O2?
  1. N2
  2. O2
  3. Both are equal
  4. Cannot be determined

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which of the following molecules has a higher bond order: N2 or O2?
  • Step 1: Understand what bond order means. Bond order is a measure of the number of chemical bonds between a pair of atoms.
  • Step 2: Identify the molecules in the question: N2 (nitrogen gas) and O2 (oxygen gas).
  • Step 3: Determine the number of bonds in N2. N2 has a triple bond, which means it has a bond order of 3.
  • Step 4: Determine the number of bonds in O2. O2 has a double bond, which means it has a bond order of 2.
  • Step 5: Compare the bond orders. Since 3 (for N2) is greater than 2 (for O2), N2 has a higher bond order.
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