wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Bond energies in NO, NO+ and NO are such as


A

NO> NO> NO+

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B

NO> NO> NO+

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C

NO+> NO> NO

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
D

NO+> NO> NO

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is C

NO+> NO> NO


We know that,

Its harder to break a triple bond than a double and single bond.

Bond order ∝ Bond energy


Lets take a look at the bond order of these species.

You will learn to calculate the following in the section "Molecular Orbital Theory". For now, let us just make a note of these bond orders shall we?

NO2NO+3NO2.5

Therefore, bond energies will be in the order of

NO+> NO> NO


flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Bond Parameters
CHEMISTRY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon