Bond order is a concept in the molecular orbital theory. It depends on the number of electrons in the bonding and antibonding orbitals. Which of the following statements is true about it? The bond order
- ACan assume any positive or integral or fractional value including zero
- BHas always an integral value
- CCan have a negative quantity
- DIs a non zero quantity
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| $(A)$ $B_2$ | $(p)$ Paramagnetic |
| $(B)$ $N_2$ | $(q)$ Undergoes oxidation |
| $(C)$ $O_2^{-}$ | $(r)$ Undergoes reduction |
| $(D)$ $O_2$ | $(s)$ Bond order $\geq 2$ |
| $(t)$ Mixing of '$s$' and '$p$' orbitals |
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