Among the following molecules/ions,

Question:

Among the following molecules/ions,

$\mathrm{C}_{2}^{2-}, \mathrm{N}_{2}^{2-}, \mathrm{O}_{2}^{2-}, \mathrm{O}_{2}$

Which one is diamagnetic and has the shortest bond length?

  1. $\mathrm{O}_{2}$

  2. $\mathrm{N}_{2}^{2-}$

  3. $\mathrm{O}_{2}^{2-}$

  4. $\mathrm{C}_{2}^{2-}$


Correct Option: , 4

Solution:

Bond length $\propto \frac{1}{\text { Bond order }}$

and diamagnetic species has no unpaired electron in their molecular orbitals.

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