NEET 2025 Chemistry Bond Order Assertion Reason Question
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: A hypothetical diatomic molecule with bond order zero is quite stable.
Statement II: As bond order increases, the bond length increases. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Both Statement I and Statement II are true
Both Statement I and Statement II are false
Statement I is true but Statement II is false
Statement I is false but Statement II is true
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
A diatomic molecule with bond order zero is not stable, as it implies no bond exists. As bond order increases, bond length decreases, not increases.
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