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?

• A
  Bond length in $NO^{+}$ is equal to that in $NO$
• B
  Bond length in $NO$ is greater than in $NO^{+}$
• C
  Bond length in $NO^{+}$ is greater than in $NO$
• D
  Bond length is unpredictable