Question

The correct order of bound orders of $C _{2}^{2-}, N _{2}^{2-}$ and $O _{2}^{2-}$ is, respectively.

• A. $C _{2}^{2-} < N _{2}^{2-} < O _{2}^{2-}$
• B. $O _{2}^{2-} < N _{2}^{2-} < C _{2}^{2-}$
• C. $C _{2}^{2-} < O _{2}^{2-} < N _{2}^{2-}$
• D. $N _{2}^{2-} < C _{2}^{2-} < O _{2}^{2-}$

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Species	Bond order
$C_2^{2-}$	3
$N_2^{2-}$	2
$O_2^{2-}$	1