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a

The electron is being added to π* orbital to get CO- from CO

b

The electron is being removed from π* orbital to get CO+ from CO

c

 In the formation of CO- from CO, bond length increases

d

 In the formation of CO+ from CO, bond length decreases

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

The electron is being removed from π* orbital to get CO+ from CO.

The bond length lengthens as CO^+ develops from CO. Due to the removal of one electron from the pi bonding orbital, the bond order drops from 3 to 2.5.

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