alleryWhat does a positive bond order indicate in the simple MO model?
ANo stable bond forms
BEvery electron is unpaired
CStability is expected
DOnly ionic bonds form
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Stability is expected
A molecule is expected to be stable when its bond order exceeds zero.
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