Q.

Azide ion (N3-) exhibits an N-N bond order of 2 and may be represented by resonance structures I, II and III given below:
 

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a

Structures I and III make greater contributions than II

b

All of three structures make equal contributions

c

Structures II and III make greater contributions than I

d

Structures I and II make greater contributions than III

answer is B.

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structures 1 and 2 gives bond orders 1.5 and 2.5,

structures 2 and 3 gives bond order as 2

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