A Molecule or Ion with Eight Electrons in Bonding Orbitals

question 37

Multiple Choice

A molecule or ion with eight electrons in bonding orbitals and two electrons in an antibonding orbital has a bond order of ________.

• A) 1
• B) 1.5
• C) 2
• D) 2.5
• E) 3

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