Consider the ions/molecule

$O _{2}^{+}, O _{2}, O _{2}^{-}, O _{2}^{2-}$

For increasing bond order the correct option is ..... .

  • [JEE MAIN 2022]
  • A

    $O _{2}^{2-}< O _{2}^{-}< O _{2}< O _{2}^{+}$

  • B

    $O _{2}^{-}< O _{2}^{2-}< O _{2}< O _{2}^{+}$

  • C

    $O _{2}^{-}< O _{2}^{2-}< O _{2}^{+}< O _{2}$

  • D

    $O _{2}^{-}< O _{2}^{+}< O _{2}^{2-}< O _{2}$

Similar Questions

After understanding the assertion and reason, choose the correct option.
Assertion : In the bonding molecular orbital $(MO)$ of $H_2,$ electron density is increased between the nuclei.
Reason : The bonding $MO$ is ${\psi _A}\, + \,\,{\psi _{B,}}$ which shows destructive interference of the combining electron waves.

  • [JEE MAIN 2015]

Which of the following is diamagnetic

According to molecular orbital theory which of the following statement about the magnetic character and bond order is correct regarding $O_2^ + $

  • [IIT 2004]

Which of the following is paramagnetic

In which of the following transformations, the bond order has increased and the magnetic behaviour has changed ?