Using $MO$ theory, predict which of the following species has the shortest bond length ?

  • [AIEEE 2008]
  • A

    $O_2^+$

  • B

    $O_2^-$

  • C

    $O_2^{2-}$

  • D

    $O_2^{2+}$

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