AX is a covalent diatomic molecule where A and X are second row elements of periodic table. Based on Molecular orbital theory, the bond order of AX is 2.5. The total number of electrons in AX is __________. (Round off to the Nearest Integer).
Answer (integer)
15
Solution
The compound AX is NO its bond order is 2.5 and it has total 15 electrons.
<br><br><b>Note :</b> Total number of electrons equal to 13 will
also have the 2.5 bond order. But in this case
neutral diatomic molecule will not be possible.
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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure · Topic: Ionic and Covalent Bonding
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