Question

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

• Bond length in NO⁺ is equal to that in NO.

• Bond length in NO is greater than in NO⁺.

• Bond length in NO⁺ is greater than in NO.

• Bond length is unpredictable.

Answer 1

Bond length in NO is greater than in NO⁺.

Explanation:

NO⁺ (3) has a greater bond order than NO (2.5). As a result, the bond length of NO⁺ will be shorter.