Which of the following statements is TRUE about the neutral nitrogen molecule, N2? Select one:   .  It is paramagnetic. .  Its N–N bond length is shorter than that in the cationic nitrogen molecule ion. .  Its calculated bond order is 2. .  Its molecular orbital diagram shows that each nitrogen atom has two lone pairs.

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A. Which of the following statements is TRUE about the neutral nitrogen molecule, N2?

Select one:

 

.  It is paramagnetic.
.  Its N–N bond length is shorter than that in the cationic nitrogen molecule ion.
.  Its calculated bond order is 2.
.  Its molecular orbital diagram shows that each nitrogen atom has two lone pairs.

 

 

B. What is the correct complete molecular orbital notation for the N2 molecule?

Select one:

 

.  σ1s² σ*1s² π2p⁴ σ*2p²
.  σ2s² σ*2s² π2p⁴ σ*2p²
.  σ1s² σ*1s² σ2s² σ*2s² π2p⁴ σ2p²
.  σ1s² σ*1s² σ2s² σ*2s² σ*2p² π2p⁴
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