Chemistry-Molecular Orbital Theory

NEET Chemistry Molecular Orbital Theory MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Easy-Class 11

Calculate the bond order of O₂ molecule using the molecular orbital configuration: σ1s², σ1s², σ2s², σ2s², σ2p_z², π2p_x², π2p_y², π2p_x¹, π2p_y¹.

A

1.0

B

2.0

C

2.5

D

3.0

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

The bond order is calculated using the formula: (number of electrons in bonding MOs - number of electrons in antibonding MOs)/2. For O₂, it is (8 - 4)/2 = 2.0.

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