Refer to Diagram 9-1

question 19

Multiple Choice

Refer to Diagram 9-1.Assuming that the molecular orbital energy diagram for a homonuclear diatomic molecule applies to a heteronuclear diatomic molecule,determine which of the following species has the highest bond order.

• A) NO^-
• B) OF^-
• C) C₂
• D) O₂^2-
• E) NO⁺

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