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$M_{2} O_{3}$ (sesquoxides) is paramagnetic in nature. It is due to presence of :

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peroxide ion.

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superoxide ion.

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oxide ion.

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all of these.

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Solution

The correct option is B superoxide ion.
sesquoxides is paramagnetic in nature due to presence of superoxide ion.
superoxide ion have one unpaired electron so it is paramagnetic.

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