The Electron Configuration of a Particular Diatomic Species Is:
[Core $\sigma$

Multiple Choice

The electron configuration of a particular diatomic species is:
[core electrons]( $\sigma$ _2s) ²( $\sigma$ *_2s) ²( $\sigma$ _2p) ²( $\pi$ _2p) ²( $\pi$ *_2p) ⁰
What is the bond order for this species?

A) 1
B) 1.5
C) 2
D) 2.5
E) 3