MOT bond order (Bond order = (bonding e⁻ − antibonding e⁻) / 2)
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Bond order = (bonding e⁻ − antibonding e⁻) / 2
What each symbol means
| Symbol | What it stands for |
|---|---|
| N_a | Electrons in antibonding MOs |
| N_b | Electrons in bonding MOs |
When to use this
Homonuclear diatomics up to N₂; fill σ/π order per period.