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Question

Which of the following are arranged in an increasing order of their bond strengths ?

Options

A.O2- < O2 < O2+ < O22-
B.O22- < O2- < O2 < O2+
C.O2- < O22- < O2 < O2+
D.O2+ < O2 < O2- < O22-

Solution

According to bond order values the given order is the answer. Bond order values are + 1, + 1, + 2 and + 2 , higher bond order means stronger bond.

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