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Why is KO2 paramagnetic?


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Potassium superoxide:

  1. The inorganic compound Potassium superoxide has the formula KO2.
  2. It is a paramagnetic yellow solid that breaks down in damp air.

Magnetic nature:

  1. The superoxide KO2 has an odd number of electrons (unpaired electrons).
  2. As a result, KO2 is a paramagnetic substance.

Hence, KO2 is paramagnetic.


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