Multiple choice

In which of the following pairs of molecules/ions are both the species likely to be diamagnetic?

  1. H2+, H2-

  2. H2, He2+

  3. He2+, He22+

  4. H2, He22+

  5. H2+, He2+
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D Correct answer
Explanation

H2 (2 electrons) = s1s2 ; diamagnetic He22+ (2 electrons) = s1s2 ; diamagnetic

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