Question
Question: The following molecules / species have been arranged in the order of their increasing bond orders, I...
The following molecules / species have been arranged in the order of their increasing bond orders, Identify the correct order.
(I) O2 ; (II) O2– ; (III) O22- ; (IV) O2+
A
III< II< I < IV
B
IV < III< II< I
C
III< II< IV < I
D
II< III< I < IV
Answer
III< II< I < IV
Explanation
Solution
O2 O2– O22– O2+
Bond Order 2 1.5 1 2.5