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  4. Based on molecular orbital theory, the bond order depends on the number of electrons in the bonding and antibonding molecular orbitals. Identify the correct statements about bond order ?

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Q. Based on molecular orbital theory, the bond order depends on the number of electrons in the bonding and antibonding molecular orbitals. Identify the correct statements about bond order ?

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Solution:

bond order of a molecule is given by Half the difference between the number of electrons in bonding and antibonding electrons, it can have any positive or integral or fractional value including zero