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Published on: August 12, 2026
Given below are statements about some molecules/ions.
Identify the CORRECT statements.
A
The dipole moment value of 
is higher than that of 
.
(B. The dipole moment value of
is zero.
A, B, C, D & E
is higher than that of . (B. The dipole moment value of
is zero. A, B, C, D & E
B
B & C only
C
The bond order of 
and 
is same.
B, C & D only
and is same. B, C & D only
D
The formal charge on the central oxygen atom of ozone is -1 .
(E) In
, all the three atoms satisfy the octet rule, hence it is very stable. Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
A, C & D only
(E) In
, all the three atoms satisfy the octet rule, hence it is very stable. Choose the correct answer from the options given below : A, C & D only
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
Dipole moment : 
is 'sp' hybridized, linear molecule with zero dipole moment.
bond order 
bond order 
Formal charge on central oxygen atom in 
is +1 .
(E) In 
; nitrogen does not follow octet rule.
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