Consider the ions/molecule $O_{2}^{+}, O_{2}, O_{2}^{-}, O_{2}^{2-}$. For increasing bond order,the correct option is ..... .

  • A
    $O_{2}^{2-} < O_{2}^{-} < O_{2} < O_{2}^{+}$
  • B
    $O_{2}^{-} < O_{2}^{2-} < O_{2} < O_{2}^{+}$
  • C
    $O_{2}^{-} < O_{2}^{2-} < O_{2}^{+} < O_{2}$
  • D
    $O_{2}^{-} < O_{2}^{+} < O_{2}^{2-} < O_{2}$

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