Chemistry and Chemical Reactivity (9th Edition)

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Chapter 8 Bonding and Molecular Structure - 8-9 Bond Properties: Order, Length, and Energy - Review & Check for Section 8-9 - Page 331: 1

Answer

D

Work Step by Step

Bond length decreases with bond order, $NO_3^-$: 4 bonds, 3 atoms, b.o. =1.33 $NO^+$: 3 bonds, 1 atom, b.o. =3 $NO_2^-$: 3 bonds, 2 atoms, b.o. =1.5 $H_2NOH$: 1 bond, 1 atom, b.o. =1
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