Question

The pairs of species of oxygen and their magnetic behaviour are noted below. Which of the following presents the correct description?

(a) O₂^- , O₂^2-- Both diamagnetic

(b) O⁺,  O₂^2- - Both paramagnetic

(c) O₂⁺, O₂ - Both paramagnetic

(d) O, O₂^2- - Both paramagnetic

 

Answer 1

The correct option is : (c) O₂⁺, O₂ - Both paramagnetic

Explanation:

O₂⁺ and O₂ are paramagnetic in nature as they contain one and two unpaired electrons respectively.