Which species has a bond order of 0 and does not exist as a stable molecule?
For He₂ : (sigma 1s)² (sigma^* 1s)² . Bonding = 2, antibonding = 2. Bond order = (2 - 2/2) = 0 , making it unstable.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Chemistry > Chapter 4: Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure > Topic: Ionic Bonding - Lattice Enthalpy and Properties of Ionic Compounds