Question

In the formation of `N_2^+` from `N_2`, the electron is removed from
A. a `sigma`-orbital
B. `a pi`- orbital
C. a `sigma^**`-orbital
D. a `pi^**` - orbital

Answer 1

Correct Answer - A
For `N_2` molecule the configuration is
`sigma_(1s)^2 sigma_(1s)^(**2)sigma_(2s)^2 sigma_(2s)^(**2)pi_(2px)^2 pi_(2py)^(2)sigma_(2pz)^(2)`