Q.

Which one of the following is expected to have maximum bond length?

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a

NO

b

NO2+

c

NO

d

NO+

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

Electronic configuration follows the order (σ2s)(σ2s)π2pxπ2pyσ2pzπ2px

NO+(valence electrons =10);  Bond order =(82)/2=3

NO2+(valence electrons = 9);  Bond order =(72)/2=2.5

NO (valence electrons =11);  Bond order =(83)/2=2.5

NO(valence electrons =12);  Bond order =(84)/2=2.0

Smaller the bond order, larger the bond length. Hence,  NO will having maximum bond length.

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