Arrange the following ions in the order of decreasing X–O b…

Chemistry Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure Resonance Single Correct MCQ

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Published on: August 14, 2026

Arrange the following ions in the order of decreasing X–O bond length where X is the central atom

CIO 4 – , SO 4 2– , PO 4 3– , SiO 4 4–

SiO 4 4– , PO 4 3– , SO 4 2– , CIO 4 –

SiO 4 4– , PO 4 3– , CIO 4 – , CIO 4 2–

SiO 4 2– , SO 4 2– , PO 4 3– , CIO 4 –

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Across a period, effective nuclear charge increases. As a result the size of atom, and, therefore, the size of d-orbital deceases leading to progressively stronger pπ–dπ bonds

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