Correct trend in the bond order is · ABC26IN0565

Subject: Inorganic Chemistry · Chapter: Chemical Bonding · Topic: Chemical Bonding – General · Exam: JAM 2005-2022 · Marks: 2 · Difficulty: Easy

Correct trend in the bond order is

(a)$\mathrm{O}_{2}^{+}>\mathrm{O}_{2}^{2-}>\mathrm{O}_{2}^{-}$

(b)$\mathrm{O}_{2}^{-}>\mathrm{O}_{2}^{+}>\mathrm{O}_{2}^{2-}$

(c)$\mathrm{O}_{2}^{2-}>\mathrm{O}_{2}^{-}>\mathrm{O}_{2}^{+}$

(d)$\mathrm{O}_{2}^{+}>\mathrm{O}_{2}^{-}>\mathrm{O}_{2}^{2-}$

Answer

Answer: D ✓ checked by 4AB · confidence high

Explanation

Bond orders: O₂⁺ 2.5 > O₂⁻ 1.5 > O₂²⁻ 1.0 (d).

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