The Nitrosonium Ion,NO⁺,forms a Number of Interesting Complexes with Nickel,cobalt,and

Multiple Choice

The nitrosonium ion,NO⁺,forms a number of interesting complexes with nickel,cobalt,and iron.According to molecular orbital theory,which of the following statements about NO⁺ is correct?

A) NO⁺ has a bond order of 2 and is paramagnetic.
B) NO⁺ has a bond order of 2 and is diamagnetic.
C) NO⁺ has a bond order of 3 and is paramagnetic.
D) NO⁺ has a bond order of 3 and is diamagnetic.
E) None of these statements is correct.