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 greater than in NO
B. Bond length in `NO^+` is equal to than in NO
C. Bond length in No is greater than in `NO^+`
D. Bond length is unpredictable

Answer

C