For which of the following diatomic molecules would the bond order become greater if an electron is removed (i.e. ,if the molecule is converted to the positive ion in its ground state)? A)B₂ B)C₂ C)P₂ D)F₂ E)Na₂

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The bond order of a diatomic molecule is defined as half the difference between the number of bonding electrons and the number of antibonding electrons. Removing an electron in the case of F2 would result in the creation of a F+ ion, which has one less electron than F2, and therefore one less antibonding electron. As a result, the bond order would increase, making D the correct answer.

For Which of the Following Diatomic Molecules Would the Bond