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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