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Bond order of and are same. Which relation is correct for and ?
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Bond energy of bond energy of
By MOT, the bond orders of both are 2.5. Now acc to MOT only, the compound having more electrons in antibonding orbitals will form a weaker bond and a longer bond. If their bond orders are equal. has in antibonding while has 4. So, will make a stronger bond and will have a shorter bond length.
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