The bond order in $\text{NO}$ is $2.5$ while that in ${\text{NO}}^{+}$ is $3$. Which of the following statements is true for these two species?

1. A
   Bond length in ${\text{NO}}^{+}$ is greater than in $\text{NO}$
2. B
   Bond length is unpredictable
3. C
   Bond length in ${\text{NO}}^{+}$ is equal to that in $\text{NO}$
4. D
   Bond length in $\text{NO}$ is greater than in ${\text{NO}}^{+}$