Q.

Select the correct statement about He2 and He2+.

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a

Both He2 and He2+ do not exist

b

He2+ exist but He2 does not

c

None of the above

d

 Both He2 and He2+exist

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

Electronic configuration of He2+ is 1s1σ1s0

Bond order will be 10/2=1/2

Electronic configuration of H2 is σ1s2σ1s1

Bond order will be 21/2=1/2

Bond order for both He2+ and H2 is same but He2+ is more stable than H2 due to absence of electrons in anti-bonding orbital.

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