MCQ
The bond order of a molecule is given by
  • A
    The difference between the number of electrons in bonding and antibonding orbitals
  • B
    Total number of electrons in bonding and antibonding orbitals
  • C
    Twice the difference between the number of electrons in bonding and antibonding electrons
  • Half the difference between the number of electrons in bonding and antibonding electrons

Answer

Correct option: D.
Half the difference between the number of electrons in bonding and antibonding electrons
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