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JEE Mains · Chemistry · STD 11 - 4. Chemical bonding and molecular structure

According to molecular orbital theory, which of the following is true with respect to \(Li_2^ + \) and \(Li_2^ - \) ?

  1. A  \(Li_2^ + \) is unstable and  \(Li_2^ - \) is stable
  2. B  \(Li_2^ + \) is stable and  \(Li_2^ - \) is unstable
  3. C Both are stable
  4. D Both are unstable
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(C) Both are stable

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\(Li_2^+\): Electrons = 5 MO Config: \((\sigma_{1s})^2 (\sigma_{1s}^*)^2 (\sigma_{2s})^1\) Bond Order = \(\frac{1}{2} (N_b - N_a) = \frac{1}{2} (3 - 2) = 0.5\) \(Li_2^-\): Electrons = 7 MO Config: \((\sigma_{1s})^2 (\sigma_{1s}^*)^2 (\sigma_{2s})^2 (\sigma_{2s}^*)^1\) Bond Order…
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