NEET2015Chemistry-Chemical Bonding

NEET 2015 Chemistry Molecular Orbital Theory MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

Which of the following options represents the CORRECT bond order?

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 from molecular orbital theory. O₂⁺ has the highest bond order, followed by O₂, and O₂⁻ has the lowest.

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