Chemistry-Ionic Bond

NEET Chemistry Ionic Bond Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Medium-Class 11

Assertion (A): Li2 molecule is stable. | Reason (R): The bond order of Li2 is 0.

A

Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

B

Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C

A is true but R is false.

D

A is false.

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

Li2 molecule is stable because its bond order is 1, as calculated from the electronic configuration. The bond order of 0 would imply instability.

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