The nitrosonium ion, NO+, forms a number of interesting complexes with nickel, cobalt, and iron. According to molecular orbital theory, which of the following statements about NO+ is correct?
A) NO+ has a bond order of 2 and is paramagnetic.
B) NO+ has a bond order of 2 and is diamagnetic.
C) NO+ has a bond order of 3 and is paramagnetic.
D) NO+ has a bond order of 3 and is diamagnetic.
E) None of these choices is correct.
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