Define molecular ions with examples.

ANSWER:

MOLECULAR IONS:

“When a molecule loses or gains an electron, it forms a molecular ion.”

Formation of Molecular Ions:

Molecular ions can be generated by passing high-energy electron beams or α-particles or X–rays through a substance present in gaseous form.

Examples: CH₄⁺, N₂⁺, CO⁺ etc.

(Ref. An Insight Into Objective Chemsitry-11, Ch-01, Q. No. 12)