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Published on: August 14, 2026
According to molecular orbital theory which of the following statement about the magnetic character and bond order is correct regarding 
A
Paramagnetic and bond order< 
B
Paramagnetic and bond order> 
C
Dimagnetic and bond order< 
D
Dimagnetic and bond order> 
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
: 
Bond order 
(Two unpaired electrons in antibonding molecular orbital) 
Bond order 
(One unpaired electron in antibonding molecular orbital so it is paramagnetic)
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