Which of the formula(s) from the following list is(are) that of a diatomic molecular compound ?
I. NO₂
II. N₂
III. NO

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Which of the formula(s) from the following list is(are) that of a diatomic molecular compound ? I. NO₂ II. N₂ III. NO

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A diatomic molecular compound is a molecule made up of two atoms of the same element, so it must have a formula with only two elements. Option I contains multiple elements and option II has more than two of the same element (N and S). Option III is the only choice with a formula for a diatomic molecular compound, with two atoms of nitrogen and one atom of oxygen (NO).

Which of the Formula(s) from the Following List Is(are) That