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