JEE Main Chemistry question

In which of the following ionisation processes does the bond order increase AND the magnetic behaviour change?

(A)
(B)
(C)Correct
(D)

Answer: (C)

Solution

(15 e⁻, bond order 2.5, paramagnetic with 1 unpaired electron in ) loses that electron to form (14 e⁻, bond order 3.0, diamagnetic) — both the bond order increases and the magnetic behaviour changes

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Question ID VK-156533