Question
The correct order of decreasing bond lengths of $$CO,C{O_2}$$ and $$CO_3^{2 - }$$ is
A.
$$CO > C{O_2} > CO_3^{2 - }$$
B.
$$CO_3^{2 - } > C{O_2} > CO$$
C.
$$C{O_2} > CO > CO_3^{2 - }$$
D.
$$C{O_2} > CO_3^{2 - } > CO$$
Answer :
$$CO_3^{2 - } > C{O_2} > CO$$
Solution :
As the bond order increases, bond length decreases.
As the bond order increases, bond length decreases.