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What is the bond order of Be2 molecule?

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Solution

Zero

Explanation:

For Be2 molecule:

(Atomic number of Be = 4)

Molecular orbital Configuration: `sigma_(1"s"^2)  sigma_(1"s"^2)^*  sigma_(2"s"^2)  sigma_(2"s"^2)^*`

Bond order = `("Bonding electrons" - "Antibonding electrons")/2`

`= (4 - 4)/2` = 0

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