Question

What is (are) true about $NO$ and $Cl{O}_2$?

• A. Both molecules have fractional bond order.
• B. Both molecules are acidic in nature.
• C. Both have odd electron bond in their structures.
• D. Both are paramagnetic in nature.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C), (D)

Both are paramagnetic in nature.

Clearly, both have fractional bond order since each compound has an odd-electron bond in its structure. This also makes them both paramagnetic (odd unpaired electron).

Nitric oxide $NO$ is clearly neutral. The aqueous solution of the gas $Cl{O}_2$ is neutral and is a strong oxidizing agent.