For how many of B₂, C₂, P₂, and F₂ does bond order decrease if one electron is removed from the neutral molecule? A) 3 B) 4 C) 1 D) 2 E) 0

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Removing an electron from B₂, C₂, and F₂ decreases their bond order because it removes an electron from a bonding molecular orbital, reducing the bond order. For P₂, removing an electron does not decrease the bond order.

For How Many of B2, C2, P2, and F2 Does

For How Many of B₂, C₂, P₂, and F₂ Does