Bond order is a concept in the molecular orbital theory. It depends on the number of electrons in the bonding and antibonding orbitals. Which of the following statements is true about it ? The bond order

  • [AIIMS 1980]
  • A

    Can assume any positive or integral or fractional value including zero

  • B

    Has always an integral value

  • C

    Can have a negative quantity

  • D

    Is a non zero quantity

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