For how many of the following does the bond order decrease if you add one electron to the neutral molecule? Be₂, Si₂, H₂, O₂

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Adding an electron to a neutral molecule will decrease the bond order if the molecule has an odd number of electrons. Be2 and Si2 both have an odd number of electrons, so adding an electron to either of these molecules will decrease the bond order.

For How Many of the Following Does the Bond Order