Q. Bond order of $1.5$ is shown by:

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A

$O_{2}^{2 -}$

14%

B

$O_{2}$

14%

C

$O_{2}^{+}$

20%

D

$O_{2}^{-}$

52%

Solution:

$O_{2}^{-}$ Bond order $= 1.5$