Consider the following molecules below: B 2, C 2, P 2, F 2
For how many of the above molecuels does the bond order decrease if you add one electron to the neutral molecule?
A.
0
B.
1
C.
2
D.
3
E.
4

Explanation:

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the number of valence electrons for each molecule or ion is shown beneath the structure. remember hydrogen will not have more than two electrons. this hydrogen is part of a covalent bond (sharing two electrons). a double bond here would cause hydrogen to share four electrons with phosphorus.