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Chemical Bonding: MOT Bond Order MCQ

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MOT Bond OrderHardQuestion 600317

Question

The bond order of He₂ by MOT is:
  1. A
    0
    Correct
  2. B
    1
  3. C
    2
  4. D
    0.5

Correct answer

0

Explanation

He₂: σ1s² σ*1s². Bond order = (2−2)/2 = 0. He₂ does not exist as a stable molecule.