The bond order and the magnetic characteristics of are
- (A)3, paramagnetic
- (B), diamagnetic
- (C)3, diamagnetic✓ Correct
- (D), paramagnetic
Answer: (C)
Solution
carries electrons, which fill the molecular orbitals as . The bond order is , and since every electron is paired the ion is diamagnetic.
JEE Main · 2020 · 07 Jan 2020 · Shift 2 · Single correct option