Q. The bond length of species $O_{2},O_{2}^{+}$and $O_{2}^{-}$ are in the order of
A) $O_{2}^{+} > O_{2} > O_{2}^{-}$
B) $O_{2}^{-} > O_{2} > O_{2}^{+}$
C) $O_{2} > O_{2}^{+} > O_{2}^{-}$
D) $O_{2} > O_{2}^{-} > O_{2}^{+}$
Explanation
(b)
Bond length $\propto \frac{1}{bond\ order}$
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.