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Which of the following species has a bond order other than 3?

A
CO
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CN
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C
NO+
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D
O2+
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Solution

The correct option is D O2+
It is a well-known fact that N2 contains a triple bond between the two N atoms. Therefore, molecules with a total of 14 electrons will have a bond order 3.
e(CO)=14
e(CN)=14
e(NO+)=14
e(O+2)=15
O+2 has a bond order other than 3.

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