Question:

The correct bond order in the following species is:

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More antibonding electrons reduce bond order.
Updated On: Mar 18, 2026
  • O₂²⁻ < O₂ < O₂^+
  • O₂^+ < O₂ < O₂²⁻
  • O₂²⁻ < O₂^+ < O₂
  • O₂^+ < O₂²⁻ < O₂
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation


Step 1: Bond order formula.
Bond order = (Nb - Nₐ)/(2)
Step 2: Comparing species.
O₂²⁻ has lowest bond order, O₂ highest.
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