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Question:

Which of the following diatomic molecular species has only π bonds according to Molecular Orbital Theory?

O2

N2

Be2

C2

Solution:

Correct option is C. C₂
MO configuration of C₂ is σ1s², σ1s², σ2s², σ2s², π2px² = π2py²
The C₂ molecule contains only π bonds according to MOT.