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Use molecular orbital theory to explain whythe Be2 molecule does not exist.



Answer -

The electronic configuration of Beryllium is

The molecular orbital electronicconfiguration for Be2 molecule can be written as:

Hence, the bond order for Beis 

Where,

Nb = Number ofelectrons in bonding orbitals

Na = Number ofelectrons in anti-bonding orbitals

Bond order of Be2 = 0

Anegative or zero bond order means that the molecule is unstable. Hence, Be2 molecule does not exist.

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