According to Molecular Orbital Theory, what is the bond order of the BeB- anion?a. 2b. 2.5c. 1d. 1.5

Molecular orbital diagram of BeB- anion is,

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According to Molecular Orbital Theory, what is the bond order of the BeB- anion? a. 2 b. 2.5 c. 1 d. 1.5