The number of species from the following which are paramagnetic and with bond order equal to one is ___.
Species: H2, He2+, O2-, N2, O22-, F2, Ne2+, B2
We analyze the magnetic behaviour and bond order for each species:
Among these, the only species that is both paramagnetic and has a bond order of 1 is: B2
Thus, the correct count is: 1.
Such a group of atoms is called a molecule. Obviously, there must be some force that holds these constituent atoms together in the molecules. The attractive force which holds various constituents (atoms, ions, etc.) together in different chemical species is called a chemical bond.
There are 4 types of chemical bonds which are formed by atoms or molecules to yield compounds.