Which of these represents the correct order of their increasing bond order.

Question

C_{2}^{+} < C_{2}^{2 -} < O_{2}^{2 -} < O_{2}

C_{2}^{2 -} < C_{2}^{+} < O_{2} < O_{2}^{2 -}

O_{2}^{2 -} < O_{2} < C_{2}^{2 -} < C_{2}^{+}

O_{2}^{2 -} < C_{2}^{+} < O_{2} < C_{2}^{2 -}

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