Q. Bond energies in NO, $NO^{+}$ and $NO^{-}$ are such as
A) $NO^{-} > NO > NO^{+}$
B) $NO > NO^{-} > NO^{+}$
C) $NO^{+} > NO > NO^{-}$
D) $NO^{+} > NO^{-} > NO$
Explanation
(c)
Bond order of $NO^{+}$, $NO$ and $NO^{-}$ are 3, 2.5 and 2 respectively.
Bond energy $\propto$ bond order.
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.