Question

Given below are two statements:
Statement I: A hypothetical diatomic molecule with bond order zero is quite stable.
Statement II: As bond order increases, the bond length increases.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

• A. Both Statement I and Statement II are false
• B. Statement I is true but Statement II is false
• C. Statement I is false but Statement II is true
• D. Both Statement I and Statement II are true

Hint:

Remember: Higher bond order implies stronger bonds and shorter bond lengths; a bond order of zero means the molecule is unstable.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Statement I: Bond order is an indicator of molecular stability. A bond order of zero signifies no bond formation between atoms, rendering the molecule unstable and non-existent.
Consequently, this statement is false.
Statement II: An increase in bond order correlates with an increase in bonding electrons, reinforcing the bond and drawing the atoms nearer.
Therefore, bond length decreases as bond order rises. Hence, this statement is also false.

Both statements are erroneous.