Question

$N_{2 \, }and \, O_{2}$ are converted into monoanions $N_{2}^{-}$ and $O_{2}^{-}$ respectively, which of the following statements is wrong?

• A. In $O_{2}$ , bond length increases
• B. In $O_{2}$ , the $O-O$ bond order increases
• C. In $N_{2}$ , the $N-N$ bond weakens
• D. $N_{2}^{-}$ becomes paramagnetic

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

In the conversion of $O_{2}$ into $O_{2}^{-}$ bond order decreases.