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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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 ? (A) Can have a negative quantity (B) Has always an integral value (C) Is a non zero quantity (D) Can assume any positive or integral or fractional value including zero

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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

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 ?

Can have a negative quantity

Has always an integral value

Is a non zero quantity

Can assume any positive or integral or fractional value including zero

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