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Question

Both length order is

Options

A.O2 < O3 < O22-
B.O2 < O22- < O3
C.O22- < O3 < O2
D.O2 = O22- < O3

Solution

Bond length is inversely proportional to bond order. Bond order of O2, O3 and O22- are 2, 1.5 and 1 respectively. Hence the correct sequnce of bond lengths is O2 < O3 < O22-

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