Question

Bond order and number of lone pair of electrons of $N_2$ molecule are respectively:

• A. $3,2$
• B. $3,4$
• C. $2,3$
• D. $3,1$

Answer 1

The correct option is A $3,2$

Bond order of $N_2:N\equiv N$ is 3

The number of lone pairs is 2 (one on each atom).