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For which of the following molecules is the bond order 2?

(A) Li2
(B) B2
(C) N2
(D) O2
(E) F2"

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Final answer:

The molecule with a bond order of 2 is B2.

Step-by-step explanation:

The bond order of a molecule is determined by the number of bonding electrons and the number of antibonding electrons. A bond order of 2 indicates a stable molecule with a double bond. From the given options, the molecule with a bond order of 2 is (B) B2.

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