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AIPMT PRELIMS2011Chemistry-Chemical Bonding

AIPMT PRELIMS 2011 Chemistry Molecular Orbital Theory MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

Which of the following has the minimum bond length?

A

O₂

B

O₂⁺

C

O₂⁻

D

O₂²⁻

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

O₂⁺ has a bond order of 2.5, which is higher than that of O₂, O₂⁻, and O₂²⁻, resulting in a shorter bond length.

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