Which One of the Following Statements Is NOT Correct About

question 128

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements is NOT correct about CO,CO⁺,and CO^-? Use the following MO diagram.

• A)All have at least 6 electrons in bonding MOs.
• B)CO has the shortest bond.
• C)All have a permanent dipole.
• D)CO is paramagnetic.
• E)Two of these have the same bond order.

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