Which of the following species has a bond order other than 3?
A
CO
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B
CN−
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C
NO+
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D
O2+
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Solution
The correct option is DO2+ 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.