Q0: Level 3 (T12, L.G. 4)
The order of filling the molecular orbitals for BN is
$\sigma_{2s}$ $\sigma_{2s}^*$ $\pi_{2p}$ $\sigma_{2p}$ $\pi_{2p}^*$ $\sigma_{2p}^*$
Based on molecular orbital theory, which of the following
statements about the molecule BN is true?
A. The total # of electrons is 8.
B. It is a non-linear molecule.
C. It has a bond order of 2.
D. It is paramagnetic.
E. N atom is sp hybridized
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