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Using MOT, compare O+2 and O2 species and choose the incorrect option


A

O2+ have higher bond order than O2-

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O2- Is less stable

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C

O2+ Is diamagnetic while O2- is paramagnetic

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D

Both O2+ and O2- are paramagnetic

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Solution

The correct option is C

O2+ Is diamagnetic while O2- is paramagnetic


O+2 has 15 electrons and O2 has 17 electrons, both of them are paramagnetic


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