NEET2015Chemistry-Chemical Bonding

NEET 2015 Chemistry Bond Order MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

The correct bond order in the following species is ______.

A

O₂⁺ < O₂ < O₂⁻

B

O₂⁻ < O₂ < O₂⁺

C

O₂⁺ < O₂⁻ < O₂

D

O₂⁻ < O₂⁺ < O₂

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Bond order is calculated using molecular orbital theory: O₂⁺ > O₂ > O₂⁻.

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