Which of the following species is isoelectronic with CO? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following species is isoelectronic with CO?
A. NO
B. CO2
C. O2
D. N2
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Isoelectronic species have the same total number of electrons. Carbon monoxide (CO) has 6 (from C) + 8 (from O) = 14 electrons. Nitrogen molecule (N2) has 7 + 7 = 14 electrons. Therefore, N2 is isoelectronic with CO. O2 has 16, CO2 has 22, and NO has 15 electrons.

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