Neco 2024 Chemistry Question 14

Practice objective / multiple choice question 14 from the 2024 Neco Chemistry examination.

Neco 2024 Chemistry Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 14 NECO • 2024 • CHEMISTRY • objective

Using molecular‑orbital theory, determine the bond order of carbon monoxide (\( \text{CO} \)) and state whether the molecule is paramagnetic or diamagnetic. Show the key steps of the MO electron‑filling.

Answer Options

A. Bond order = 3; the molecule is paramagnetic.
B. Bond order = 2; the molecule is diamagnetic.
Correct Answer C. Bond order = 3; the molecule is diamagnetic.
D. Bond order = 4; the molecule is diamagnetic.
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
Bond order = 3; the molecule is diamagnetic.

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This is Neco 2024 Chemistry Question 14. It is one of the objective questions from the 2024 Neco Chemistry examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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