Q.

Which of the following statements regarding carbon monoxide is correct?

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a

A triple bond exists between C and O

b

Dipole moment of CO is low as compared to its calculated value from the charge separate and bond distance

c

O atom carries negative charge and C carries positive charge

d

Bond order of CO is 3.

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

The CO molecule is represented as :C¯O:

Dipole moment is low due to pull of bonding electrons towards more electronegative oxygen atom.

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