Boron Nitride, BN, Is a New High Tech Material

question 6

Multiple Choice

Boron nitride, BN, is a new high tech material. According to the molecular orbital energy level diagram below, which one of the following statements is not correct about boron nitride?

• A) The bond order in BN is 2.0.
• B) The cation BN⁺ has a longer bond than BN.
• C) BN is paramagnetic.
• D) The bond order in the cation BN⁺ is 1.5.
• E) The anion BN^- has a weaker bond than BN.

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