JEE Main Chemistry question

A bond order of 1.5 is shown by

(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)Correct

Answer: (D)

Solution

Using molecular orbital theory, (superoxide, 17 valence electrons) has 1 electron in one antibonding orbital and 2 in the other, giving bonding electrons and antibonding

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Question ID VK-133540