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The bond order of a molecule is given by
 

Option: 1

The difference between the number of electrons in bonding and antibonding orbitals
 


Option: 2

Total number of electrons in bonding and antibonding orbitals
 


Option: 3

Twice the difference between the number of electrons in bonding and antibonding electrons
 


Option: 4

Half the difference between the number of electrons in bonding and antibonding electrons


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We know the Bond Order is Half the difference between the number of electrons in bonding and antibonding electrons.

\textup{Bond Order}=\frac{\textup{Bonding Electrons - Antibonding Electrons}}{2}

Hence, the correct answer is Option (4)

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