Question

Helium is always monoatomic. Explain on the basis of MOT​

Answer 1

Answer:

Answer

The Electronic configuration of helium molecule is (σ1s

2

)(σ

∗

1s)

2

and hence the bond order is 0. Thus 'Zero' value indicates that Helium He

2

molecule does not exist.that means diatomic Helium does not exist.