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If the bond order of $\mathrm{CO}$ is $\mathrm{x}$, the bond order of $\mathrm{O}_2^{2-}$ ion is
ChemistryChemical Bonding and Molecular StructureAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2022 (08 Jul Shift 1)
Options:
  • A $\mathrm{X}$
  • B $\mathrm{x} / 2$
  • C $x / 3$
  • D $2 \mathrm{x}$
Solution:
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The correct answer is: $x / 3$
Bond order of $\mathrm{O}_2^{2-}=\frac{1}{2}(10-8)=1$
Bond order of $\mathrm{CO}=3=\mathrm{x}$
$\therefore \quad$ Bond order of $\mathrm{O}_2^{2-}=\frac{\mathrm{x}}{3}$

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