The bond order in NO is 2.5 while that in NO+ is 3

• Chemical Bonding

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?

1. Bond length is unpredictable
2. Bond length in NO⁺ is equal to that in NO
3. Bond length in NO⁺ is greater than in NO
4. Bond length in NO is greater than in NO⁺

Answer

Higher the bond order, shorter will be the bond length. Thus, NO⁺ is having higher bond order than that of NO so NO⁺ has shorter bond length.

The correct option is D.