Q.

The correct order of X-X bond length in Cl2+,Cl2 and Cl2-follows the order?

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a

Cl2<Cl2+<Cl2

b

Cl2<Cl2<Cl2+

c

Cl2<Cl2+<Cl2

d

Cl2+<Cl2<Cl2

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

Because Cl is less electronegative than F and F has a higher electronegativity, which leads F and F to oppose one another, F2 has a lower bond dissociation enthalpy than Cl2.

Bond length  1 Bond orderand

Bond order of Cl21

Cl2+1.5

Cl2-0.5

Bond length grows as bond order gets smaller.

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