A Molecule or Ion with Five Electrons in Bonding Orbitals

question 20

Multiple Choice

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

• A) 0.5
• B) 1
• C) 1.5
• D) 2
• E) 3

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