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Which of the following represents the correct bond order?

Options

  1. AO ₂⁺ O ₂²⁻
  2. BO ₂⁻> O ₂²⁻> O ₂⁺
  3. CO ₂²⁻> O ₂⁺> O ₂⁻
  4. DO ₂⁺> O ₂⁻> O ₂²⁻

Correct answer

D. O ₂⁺> O ₂⁻> O ₂²⁻

Step-by-step solution

Hence, the correct B.O. is O ₂⁺> O ₂⁻> O ₂²⁻ .

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