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

Options

A. Bond length in `NO^(+)` is equal to that in NO
B. Bond length in NO is greater than in `NO^(+)`
C. Bond length in `NO^(+)` is greater than in NO
D. Bond length is unpredictable

Answer

B

Explanation

Now since bond order of `NO^(+)` given (3) is higher than that of NO (2.5) . Thus bond length of `NO^(+)` will be shorter.