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Published on: August 11, 2026
Using MOT, compare 
and 
species and choose the incorrect option.
A
is less stable.
B
Both 
and 
are paramagnetic.
and are paramagnetic.
C
have higher bond order than 
.
D
is diamagnetic while 
is paramagnetic.
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
: Molecular orbital configuration of 
: 
Bond order 
Number of unpaired electrons 
, hence paramagnetic.
Molecular orbital configuration of 
Bond order 
Number of unpaired electron 
, hence paramagnetic.
Both 
and 
are paramagnetic.
have higher bond order than 
.
is less stable.
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