Assume That an N₂ Molecule Absorbs a Photon and Goes

question 90

Multiple Choice

Assume that an N₂ molecule absorbs a photon and goes to its first excited state.

• A) The excited N₂ is less stable than N₂ in the ground state.
• B) The excited N₂ is more stable than N₂ in the ground state.
• C) The bond length of N₂ in the excited state is shorter than the bond length of N₂ in the ground state.
• D) The stability of the molecule is unchanged.

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