Although $CN^-$ ion and $N_2$ molecule are isoelectronic, yet $N_2$ molecule is chemically inert because of

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  • A

    presence of more number of electrons in bonding orbitals

  • B

    lone bond energy

  • C

    absence of bond polarity

  • D

    uneven electron distribution

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What is the effect of the following processes on the bond order in $\mathrm{N}_{2}$ and $\mathrm{O}_{2}$ ?

$(A)$ ${{\rm{N}}_2} \to {\rm{N}}_2^ +  + {{\rm{e}}^ - }$

$(B)$ ${{\rm{O}}_2} \to {\rm{O}}_2^ +  + {{\rm{e}}^ - }$

The correct statement$(s)$ about $O _3$ is (are)

$(A)$ $O$ - $O$ bond lengths are equal.

$(B)$ Thermal decomposition of $O _3$ is endothermic.

$(C)$ $O _3$ is diamagnetic in nature.

$(D)$ $O _3$ has a bent structure.

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Which is set of paramagnetic molecules or ions