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According to MO theory, the bond order of $O X_{2} X^{+}$ is

A2
B2.5
C1.5
D3

Answer: B

O X_{2} X^{+}

has 11 valence electrons: 8 bonding and 3 antibonding. Bond order

= (8 - 3) /2 = 2.5

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