The number and type of bonds in $C_2^{2 - }$ ion in $CaC_2$ are

  • [JEE MAIN 2014]
  • A

    One $\sigma $ bond and one $\pi  - $ bond

  • B

    One $\sigma $ bond and two $\pi  - $ bond

  • C

    Two $\sigma $ bond and two $\pi  - $ bond

  • D

    Two $\sigma $ bond and one $\pi  - $ bond

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Bond order of $C_2$ vapour is :

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 pairs of species of oxygen and their magnetic behaviour are noted below. Which of the following presents the correct description ?

  • [AIPMT 2011]

Use molecular orbital theory to explain why the $\mathrm{Be}_{2}$ Molecule does not exist.

Use the molecular orbital energy level diagram to show that $\mathrm{N}_{2}$ would be expected to have a triple bond, $\mathrm{F}_{2}$ a single bond and $\mathrm{Ne}_{2}$ no bond.