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Properties of Oxygen

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Why is $K O_{2}$ paramagnetic ?

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$K O_{2}$ is a superoxide which containd odd number of electrons (unpaired electron). Therefore KO2 is paramagnetic in nature.

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State True or False.

K O_{2}

is paramagnetic.

{K O}_{2}

exhibits paramagnetic behaviour. This is due to the paramagnetic nature of :

K_{2} O_{2}

is paramagnetic but

K O_{2}

is diamagnetic."

State whether the given statement is true or false.

Why O₂ is paramagnetic ?

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is paramagnetic. Reason:

K^{+}

ion has unpaired electron.

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