Question

N₂ and O₂ are converted to anions N and O, respectively, which of the following is incorrect statement?​

Answer 1

O_{2} has two unpaired electrons in its pi^ * orbitals,

one electron goes to pi^ * orbital to form O_{2}

Bond order in oxygen molecule (O 2 ^ - );

=0.5 [(Number of bonding electrons)-(number of anti-bonding electrons)]

=0.5[10-7];

=1.5

Therefore, bond order of O_{2} decreases.

In the same way one electron goes to pi^ * orbital to form N_{2} and bond order decreases and italso become para magnetic.

Therefore, correct answer is B.