Question

N2 and CO both have same bond order but CO is more reactive than N2. why??? ​

Answer 1

Answer:

This is because co2 is a compound and it also has oxygen as an atom in it will is very reactive.

Hence this make co2 more reactive than n2

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Answer 2

Because of the polar nature of CO, CO is more reactive than N2

• We know both CO and N₂ have bond order 3.
• Both have a triple bond between the atoms.
• But remember N₂ is made of the same kind of atoms, that is two nitrogen.
• So there won't be any charge separation.
• But CO, Carbon, and oxygen are different kinds of atoms.
• There is a difference in the electronegativity between carbon and oxygen.
• Oxygen is more electronegative than carbon.
• So the electrons will be pulled towards oxygen.
• This creates a charge separation, that is polarity.
• So CO becomes more reactive than N₂