The bond order of a molecule is given by

  • A

    The difference between the number of electrons in bonding and antibonding orbitals

  • B

    Total number of electrons in bonding and antibonding orbitals

  • C

    Twice the difference between the number of electrons in bonding and antibonding electrons

  • D

    Half the difference between the number of electrons in bonding and antibonding electrons

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