Question

Given that O2 is paramagnetic and has a bond order of 2, and its highest occupied molecular orbital is antibonding, what would be the expected bond orders for O22- and O22+?
A) 1 for O22- and 3 for O22+
B) 3/2 for O22- and 5/2 for O22+
C) 5/2 for O22- and 3/2 for O22+
D) 3 for O22- and 1 for O22+

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