JEE Main | 2018Chemical BondingHard

Question

According to molecular orbital theory, which of the following will not be a viable molecule ?

Options

A.

He2+

B.

H2-

C.

H22-

D.

He22+

Solution

The electronic configuration of H22 is 
 (σ1s2),  (σ*s)2 ,

Bond order of H22=Nb-Na2=2-22=0
Hence H22does not exist, due to zero bond order.

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