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Arrange the following species in order of increasing stability:Li2, Li+2, Li2−

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Li+2<Li2−<Li2
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Li2−<Li2<Li+2
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Li2<Li+2=Li2−
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Li+2=Li2−<Li2
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Solution

The correct option is D Li+2=Li2−<Li2
The correct order of stability is Li+2=Li2−<Li2
Li2 molecule has MO electronic configuration of KK(2s)2. Its bond order is Nb−Na2=2−02=2
Li+2 molecule has MO electronic configuration of KK(2s)1. Its bond order is Nb−Na2=1−02=0.5
Li−2 molecule has MO electronic configuration of KK(2s)2(2s∗)1. Its bond order is Nb−Na2=2−12=0.5
Higher is the bond order, higher is the stability.

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