Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding molecular orbital theor

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Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding molecular orbital theory?

A. the combination of two atomic orbitals produces two molecular orbitals. B. the bond order is calculated in the same way as with Lewis structures. C. molecules with an even number of electrons will have bond orders which are whole numbers D. combination of two 2p atomic orbitals may give rise to either sigma(?) or pi(?) type molecular orbitals E. all diatomic molecules with an odd number of electrons will be paramagnetic

Explanation / Answer

B. the bond order is calculated in the same way as with Lewis structures.

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