Q.

Identify a molecule which does not exist.             [2020]

1 He2  
2 Li2  
3 C2  
4 O2  

Ans.

(1)

He2 does not exist as it has zero bond order.
He2 :σ1s2,σ*1s2

Bond order=12(Nb-Na)=12(2-2)=0