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Chemical Bonding: Bond Order MCQ

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Bond OrderEasyQuestion 600303

Question

The bond order of N₂ is:
  1. A
    1
  2. B
    2
  3. C
    3
    Correct
  4. D
    4

Correct answer

3

Explanation

N₂ has a triple bond (one σ + two π). Bond order = 3. This explains the very high bond dissociation energy and short bond length.