(a)
Interpretation: Bond order for the bond in the given molecule has to be given.
Concept Introduction:
Bond order: It is the measure of number of electron pairs shared between two atoms.
(b)
Interpretation: Bond order for the bond in the given molecule has to be given.
Concept Introduction:
Bond order: It is the measure of number of electron pairs shared between two atoms.
(c)
Interpretation: Bond order for the bond in the given molecule has to be given.
Concept Introduction:
Bond order: It is the measure of number of electron pairs shared between two atoms.
(d)
Interpretation: Bond order for the bond in the given molecule has to be given.
Concept Introduction:
Bond order: It is the measure of number of electron pairs shared between two atoms.
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