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Which molecule has a bond order of 1 and is diamagnetic?

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For Li₂ : (sigma 1s)² (sigma^* 1s)² (sigma 2s)² . Bonding = 4, antibonding = 2. Bond order = (4 - 2/2) = 1 , with all electrons paired (diamagnetic).

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