Two homo-diatomic molecules $X_2$ and $Y_2$ have the same bond order. Then,select the $CORRECT$ statement.

  • A
    Both must have the same number of total antibonding electrons.
  • B
    Both must have the same number of total bonding electrons.
  • C
    The difference between the total number of antibonding electrons and bonding electrons must be the same for both molecules.
  • D
    Both $(A)$ and $(B)$ are correct.

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