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In the specices O2,O+2,O−2 and O2−2, the correct decreasing order of bond strength is:

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O2>O+2>O2>O22
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O+2>O2>O2>O22
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O22>O2>O+2>O2
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O2>O22>O2>O+2
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Solution

The correct option is C O+2>O2>O2>O22
As the positive increases bond strength increases and negative charge increases bond strength decreases.
So the correct order of decreasing order of bond strength is O+2>O2>O2>O22
Hence option B is correct.

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