Four diatomic species are listed below in different sequences. Which of these represents the correct order of their increasing bond order-

Options

A. `C_(2)^(2-) lt He_(2)^(+) lt NO lt O_(2)^(-)`
B. `He_(2)^(+) lt O_(2)^(2-) lt NO lt C_(2)^(2-)`
C. `O_(2)^(-) lt NO lt C_(2)^(2-) lt He_(2)^(+)`
D. `NO lt C_(2)^(2-) lt O_(2)^- lt He_(2)^(+)`

Answer

B