One Can Safely Assume That the 3s- and 3p-Orbitals Will

question 18

Multiple Choice

One can safely assume that the 3s- and 3p-orbitals will form molecular orbitals similar to those formed when 2s- and 2p-orbitals interact. According to molecular orbital theory, what will be the bond order for the Cl₂⁺ ion?

• A) 0.5
• B) 1
• C) 1.5
• D) 2
• E) None of these choices is correct.

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