Which of the following pairs of species have the same bond order ?

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🧠 The 14-Electron Winner
Bond order is a measures of strength and stability. For many simple diatomic species, the bond order is determined strictly by the number of valence electrons. If the total electron count is the same (isoelectronic), the bond order is identical.

🗺️ The Bond Order Audit
1. The Reference Point:  has 14 electrons and a Bond Order of 3.
2. Evaluating Option (b):
   - : .
   - : .
   - Result: Both have 14 electrons  Both have a Bond Order of 3.
3. Scanning Others:
   - .

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