Solution:
SOLUTION
In the formation of N2+? from N2?, the electron is lost from a σ-orbital.
M.O configuration of N2? is:
σ1s2σ∗1s2,σ2s2σ∗2s2,π2py2?π2pz2,σ2p2
M.O configuration of N2+? is:
σ1s2σ∗1s2,σ2s2σ∗2s2,π2py2?,π2pz2?,σ2px1?
Hence, 2 electrons are removed from σ- orbital.