Which of the following value is not possible for the bond order of molecule?

zero

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negative

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fraction

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BO=

2

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Solution

The correct option is B negative
As we know,
Bond order $=$ 1/2(no of bonding electron - no of antibonding electron)
And as no of anti-bonding electron can never be more than no of bonding electron so bond order can never be negative.

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