In which of the following would the bonding be weakened with the subtraction of an electron to form a positive molecular ion A) N₂ B) O₂ C) F₂ D) H₂ E) Cl₂

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In option A (N₂, which decodes to N2), removing an electron to form a positive ion weakens the triple bond between the two nitrogen atoms, making it a double bond. This is because the bonding involves molecular orbitals, and removing an electron from a bonding orbital reduces the bond order, thus weakening the bond.

In Which of the Following Would the Bonding Be Weakened