For Which of the Following Diatomic Molecules Would the Bond

question 36

Multiple Choice

For which of the following diatomic molecules would the bond order become greater if an electron were removed, that is, if the molecule were converted to the positive ion in its ground state?

• A) F₂
• B) Na₂
• C) P₂
• D) B₂
• E) C₂

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