When Comparing Be₂ and H₂:
I $\sigma$ _1s Electrons

question 87

Multiple Choice

When comparing Be₂ and H₂:
I.Be₂ is more stable because it contains both bonding and antibonding valence electrons.
II.H₂ has a higher bond order than Be₂.
III.H₂ is more stable because it only contains $\sigma$ _1s electrons.
IV.H₂ is more stable because it is diamagnetic,whereas Be₂ is paramagnetic.

• A)I,II
• B)III only
• C)II,III
• D)II,III,IV
• E)III,IV

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