Chemistry

Problem

Rank the average N–O bond lengths in the following species from shortest to longest. I. NO (g) II. NO2⁻(aq) III. NO3⁻(aq) a)

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

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

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

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