AIPMT PRELIMS2008Chemistry-Molecular Orbital Theory

AIPMT PRELIMS 2008 Chemistry Bond Order MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

Four diatomic species are listed below in different sequences. Which of these presents the correct order of their increasing bond order ?

A

C₂⁺ < He₂⁺ < NO < O₂⁻

B

He₂⁺ < O₂⁻ < NO < C₂⁺

C

O₂⁻ < NO < C₂⁺ < He₂⁺

D

NO < C₂⁺ < O₂⁻ < He₂⁺

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

Bond order is determined by the number of bonding and antibonding electrons. He₂⁺ has the lowest bond order.

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