Question

The calculated bond order in O₂⁻ ion is… *

(a) 1

(b) 1.5

(c) 2

(d) 2.5

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Answer 1

Answer:

b)1.5

Explanation:

bond order = 1/2(no. of electrons in bonding molecular orbital - no.of electrons in anti bonding molecular orbital)

B.O=1/2(10-7)

=3/2

= 1.5