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In the conversion of N2 into N+2, the electron will be lost from which of the following molecular orbital?

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σ2pz
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σ2pz
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π2px
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π2px
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Solution

The correct option is B σ2pz
N2 14 electrous
MOT configuration:
σ152 σ152 σ252 σ252[π2px2π2py2]σ2pz2

N+213 electrons
MOT configuration:
σ152 σx152 σ252 σx252[π2px2π2py2]σ2pz1

Electron is lost from σ2pz orbital.

Therefore, the answer is option (B).

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