The bond order in `NO` is 2.5 while that in `NO^(o+)` is 3 Which of the following statement is true for these two species ? .

Options

A. Bond length in `NO gt "in" NO^(o+)`
B. Bond length in `NO^(o+) = "in" NO`
C. Bond length in `NO^(o+) = "in" NO`
D. Bond length in `NO^(o+) gt "in" NO`

Answer

A

Explanation

`NO` bond order `=2.5`
`NO^(o+)` bond order `=3`
Bond order `prop (1)/("Bond length")`
Hence bond length of `NO gt NO^(o+)` .