Rank the average N–O bond lengths in the following species from shortest to longest.

CHEMISTRY · Single correct · A Level · Chemistry · Bonding · Bonding

Problem

Rank the average N–O bond lengths in the following species from shortest to longest. (a)

\text{III} < \text{II} < \text{I}

(b)

\text{II} < \text{I} < \text{III}

(c)

\text{I} < \text{II} < \text{III}

(d)

\text{I} < \text{III} < \text{II}