Which mechanism causes increased bond strength when diatomic nitrogen forms N₂⁺?

💡 Explanation

Removing an electron from an antibonding molecular orbital strengthens the nitrogen-nitrogen bond because the overall antibonding character is reduced. Therefore, the bond order increases, rather than decreasing it or affecting separate properties.

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