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COMEDK · Chemistry · 4. Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure

Identify the correct statement describing the characteristics of \(\mathrm{C}_2\) molecule.

  1. A Bond order \(=2.0 ; \quad\) Diamagnetic in nature; Both bonds formed are pi bonds.
  2. B Bond order \(=1.5 ; \quad\) Paramagnetic in nature; Both bonds formed are sigma bonds \((\sigma)\).
  3. C Bond order \(=0 \quad \mathrm{C}_2\) molecule is non-existent.
  4. D Bond order \(=2.0 ; \quad\) Paramagnetic in nature; One sigma and one pi bond formed.
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(A) Bond order \(=2.0 ; \quad\) Diamagnetic in nature; Both bonds formed are pi bonds.

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Correct option is A.