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Grade 12Inorganic Chemistry

Out of He2 and He2+ which one has a longer bond length?Please explain

Profile image of ajju
9 Years agoGrade 12
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Profile image of Vikas TU
9 Years ago
This would be expalined by the molecular orbital theory concept.
The bond length is invesely proporton to the bond strength.
and Hence He2 has the BOND ORDER zero that is 0 and obvious He2+ would have non-zero bond order therefore, it woukd have shorter bond length.