The nitrosyl ion, NO + , has an interesting chemistry. (a) Is NO + diamagnetic or paramagnetic?

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The nitrosyl ion, NO+, has an interesting chemistry.

(a) Is NO+ diamagnetic or paramagnetic? If paramagnetic, how many unpaired electrons does it have?

(b) Assume the molecular orbital diagram for a homonuclear diatomic molecule applies to NO+. What is the highest-energy molecular orbital occupied by electrons?

(c) What is the nitrogen–oxygen bond order?

(d) Is the N–O bond in NOstronger or weaker than the bond in NO?

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Chemistry Principles And Practice

ISBN: 9780534420123

3rd Edition

Authors: Daniel L. Reger, Scott R. Goode, David W. Ball

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