The MO electron configuration of N 2 is (sigma1s)2(sigma*1s)2(sigma2s)2(sigma*2s)2(pi2p)4(sigma2p)2. Its bond order is:

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The MO electron configuration of N<sub>2</sub> is (sigma1s)2(sigma1s)2(sigma2s)2(sigma2s)2(pi2p)4(sigma2p)2. Its bond order is:

Answer: 3.

A 3
B 2
C 4
D 2.5

Correct answer: A. 3

Explanation: Bond order = (10 bonding - 4 antibonding)/2 = 6/2 = 3. N<sub>2</sub> has a triple bond.

VSEPR theory predicts molecular shape from the number of bonding and lone electron pairs around the central atom.

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The MO electron configuration of N<sub>2</sub> is (sigma1s)2(sigma*1s)2(sigma2s)2(sigma*2s)2(pi2p)4(sigma2p)2. Its bond order is:

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The MO electron configuration of N<sub>2</sub> is (sigma1s)2(sigma1s)2(sigma2s)2(sigma2s)2(pi2p)4(sigma2p)2. Its bond order is: