The Bond Order of a Homonuclear Diatomic Molecule Can Be

question 66

Multiple Choice

The bond order of a homonuclear diatomic molecule can be decreased by ________.

• A)removing electrons from a bonding MO or adding electrons to an antibonding MO
• B)adding electrons to a bonding MO or removing electrons from an antibonding MO
• C)adding electrons to any MO
• D)removing electrons from any MO
• E)The bond order of a homonuclear diatomic molecule cannot be decreased by any means.

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