Question
Q269) The bond order for a species with the configuration
σ1s2, σ*1s2, σ2s2, σ*2s2, σ2px1 will be ... [ Haryana CEET 1991]
Q269) The bond order for a species with the configuration
σ1s2, σ*1s2, σ2s2, σ*2s2, σ2px1 will be ... [ Haryana CEET 1991]
SOLUTION
bonding electrons Nb 2+2+1=5
Antibonding electrons Na=2+ 2=4
∴ B.O.=(5-4)/2=1/2
Answer: (b)