The bond order of the superoxide ion O2− is
The bond order of the superoxide ion O2− is
A. 2.5
B. 1
C. 2
D. 1.5
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Answer: D. 1.5
O2− has 17 electrons: bonding 10, antibonding 7. Bond order \(=\frac{10-7}{2}=1.5\).
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