STANDARDChemistry-Molecular Orbital Theory
STANDARD Chemistry Bond Order MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium
In the following, the correct bond order sequence is
A
O₂ > O₂⁻ > O₂²⁻ > O₂⁺
B
O₂²⁻ > O₂⁺ > O₂⁻ > O₂
C
O₂⁺ > O₂ > O₂⁻ > O₂²⁻
D
O₂⁺ > O₂⁻ > O₂²⁻ > O₂
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
Bond orders of O₂ = 2.0, O₂⁺ = 2.5, O₂⁻ = 1.5, O₂²⁻ = 1.0. The correct sequence is O₂⁺ > O₂ > O₂⁻ > O₂²⁻.
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