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In which of the following pairs of molecules/ions, both the species are not likely to exist?

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D

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A species is not likely to exist if its Bond Order (B.O.) is zero.: Hydrogen has 2 electrons; has 0 electrons. .: Helium has 2 electrons; has 4 electrons (). .Since both have B.O. 0, they are not likely to exist.

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In which of the following pairs of molecules/ions, both the species are not likely to exist?
A
B
C
D

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