NEET ChemistryClass 11Molecular orbital theory / bond order trendsHardStatement based

Two statements about the bond orders of O₂, O₂⁺ (dioxygenyl cation), and O₂⁻ (superoxide ion) are given below. Study them and choose the correct option.

Statement I: The bond order of O₂⁺ is higher than the bond order of O₂.
Statement II: The bond order of O₂⁻ is lower than the bond order of O₂.

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Two statements about the bond orders of O₂, O₂⁺ (dioxygenyl cation), and O₂⁻ (superoxide ion) are given below. Study them and choose the correct option.

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