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This is the problem:
For which of the following diatomic molecules does the bond order increase with the loss of two electrons, forming the corresponding cation with a 2+ charge?
a) B2 => B2(2+) + 2e-
b) C2 => C2(2+) +2e-
c) N2 => N2(2+) + 2e-
d) O2 => O2(2+) + 2e-
Now I know bond order is Bo = (#bonding e- -antibonding e-)
but I am really confused with this
For which of the following diatomic molecules does the bond order increase with the loss of two electrons, forming the corresponding cation with a 2+ charge?
a) B2 => B2(2+) + 2e-
b) C2 => C2(2+) +2e-
c) N2 => N2(2+) + 2e-
d) O2 => O2(2+) + 2e-
Now I know bond order is Bo = (#bonding e- -antibonding e-)
but I am really confused with this