4.Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
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According to molecular orbital theory, which of the following is true with respect to $Li_2^ + $ and $Li_2^ - $ ?

A

 $Li_2^ + $ is unstable and  $Li_2^ - $ is stable

B

 $Li_2^ + $ is stable and  $Li_2^ - $ is unstable

C

Both are stable

D

Both are unstable

(JEE MAIN-2019)

Solution

Both  $Li_2^ + $ and  $Li_2^ – $ have same bond order. But the number of antibonding electrons is less  $Li_2^ + $ than in  $Li_2^ – $

Standard 11
Chemistry

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