Q24 / 150 · MHT CET 2025 (22 Apr Shift 1) · Chemistry
Which from following is NOT hydrogen like species?
- A$\mathrm{Li}^{+2}$
- B$\mathrm{Be}^{+3}$
- Correct answerC$\mathrm{Li}^{+}$
- D$\mathrm{He}^{+}$
Solution
A hydrogen-like species is defined as having only one electron.
Li+2: Lithium has atomic number 3, so Li+2 has $3 - 2 = 1$ electron, making it hydrogen-like.
Be+3: Beryllium has atomic number 4, so Be+3 has $4 - 3 = 1$ electron, making it hydrogen-like.
Li+: Lithium has atomic number 3, so Li+ has $3 - 1 = 2$ electrons, which is not hydrogen-like.
He+: Helium has atomic number 2, so He+ has $2 - 1 = 1$ electron, making it hydrogen-like.
Thus, the species that is not hydrogen-like is $\mathrm{Li}^{+}$, corresponding to option C.
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.