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Chemistry Question on Chemical bonding and molecular structure

What bond order does Li2Li_2 have?

A

3

B

1

C

2

D

0

Answer

1

Explanation

Solution

Li2:KK,s(2s)2,B.O.=12(2−0)=1Li_2 : KK, s(2s)^2, B.O.=\frac{1}{2}(2-0)=1 Hence, structure of Li2is [Li−Li].Li_2 is\, [Li-Li].