30.tThe nitrosonium ion, NO+, forms numerous fascinating complexes with nickel, cobalt, and iron. Based on molecular orbital theory, which of the following statements accurately describes NO+?
(A)tThe nitrosonium ion, NO+, possesses a bond order of 2 and exhibits paramagnetism
(B)tThe nitrosonium ion, NO+, possesses a bond order of 2 and exhibits diamagnetism
(C)tThe nitrosonium ion, NO+, possesses a bond order of 3 and exhibits paramagnetism
(D)tThe nitrosonium ion, NO+, possesses a bond order of 3 and exhibits diamagnetism
(E)tNone of these choices are correct