Based on molecular orbital theory,the bond order of the N-N bond in the N₂ molecule is ________. A)0 B)1/2 C)3 D)2 E)1

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According to molecular orbital theory, the bond order (BO) of a molecule is calculated as the difference between the number of electrons in bonding orbitals and anti-bonding orbitals, divided by two. In the case of N₂, the molecular orbital diagram shows that the nitrogen atoms each contribute three electrons to the bonding orbitals, and there are no electrons in anti-bonding orbitals. Therefore, the BO is (6-0)/2 = 3. The correct choice is C)3.

Based on Molecular Orbital Theory,the Bond Order of the N-N