CHEMISTRY · Single correct · A Level · Chemistry · Bonding · Bonding
Problem
The bond length of N≡N in N₂ is 110pm. Nitric oxide, NO, contains a N=O double bond. Based on bond order and the relative atomic sizes of nitrogen and oxygen, which of the following is the best estimate for the N–O bond length in NO?
(a) 110pm
(b) 130pm
(c) 120pm
(d) 100pm