What is meant by the term bond order? Calculate the bond order of: N2, O2, O2+ and O2–.
Define hydrogen bond. Is it weaker or stronger than the van der Waals forces?
Describe the hybridisation in case of PCl5. Why are the axial bonds longer as compared to equatorial bonds?
Write the significance of a plus and a minus sign shown in representing the orbitals
Compare the relative stability of the following species and indicate their magnetic properties:
\( O_2\), \( O_{2}^{+},\) \( O_{2}^{-}\) (Superoxide), \( O_{2}^{2-}\) (Peroxide)