Q. Given are $O_{2}$, $O_{2}^{+}$, $O_{2}^{2 +}$ and $O_{2}^{2 -}$ respectively. Find the correct increasing bond order
A) $O_{2} < O_{2}^{2 -} < O_{2}^{2 +} < O_{2}^{+}$
B) $O_{2}^{2 -} < O_{2} < O_{2}^{+} < O_{2}^{2 +}$
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D) $O_{2}^{+} < O_{2}^{2 -} < O_{2} < O_{2}^{2 +}$
Explanation
(b)
Species $\ {\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ O}_{2}\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ O_{2}^{+}\ \ \ \ \ O_{2}^{2 +}\ \ \ \ O_{2}^{2 -}\ \ \$
Bond Order 2 2.5 3 1
Hence, the increasing bond order is as follows :
$O_{2}^{2 -} < O_{2} < O_{2}^{+} < O_{2}^{2 +}$
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.