JEE Main Chemistry question

Which cannot exist on the basis of MO theory?

(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)Correct

Answer: (D)

Solution

Bond order determines whether a species is stable enough to exist. (4 valence electrons: ) has bond order , meaning no net bonding — it does not exist as a stable molecule.

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Question ID VK-133631