STANDARDChemistry-Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure

STANDARD Chemistry Molecular Orbital Theory MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

Which of the following options represents the correct bond order?

A

O₂²⁻ > O₂ > O₂²⁺

B

O₂⁻ < O₂ < O₂⁺

C

O₂⁻ > O₂ < O₂⁺

D

O₂⁻ < O₂ > O₂⁺

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

The bond order is determined by the number of bonding and antibonding electrons. O₂⁻ < O₂ < O₂⁺ represents the correct increasing order of bond order.

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