Determine the Bond Order of the PO Molecule Based on Oxygen's

question 88

Multiple Choice

Determine the bond order of the PO molecule based on oxygen's 2p electrons and phosphorus's 3p electrons.Use the MO diagram shown below.

• A)2
• B)2.5
• C)1.5
• D)1
• E)0.5

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