The Nitrosonium Ion,NO⁺,forms a Number of Interesting Complexes with Nickel,cobalt,and

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Multiple Choice

The nitrosonium ion,NO⁺,forms a number of interesting complexes with nickel,cobalt,and iron.According to molecular orbital theory,which of the following statements about NO⁺ is correct?

• A)NO⁺ has a bond order of 2 and is paramagnetic.
• B)NO⁺ has a bond order of 2 and is diamagnetic.
• C)NO⁺ has a bond order of 3 and is paramagnetic.
• D)NO⁺ has a bond order of 3 and is diamagnetic.
• E)None of these statements is correct.

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