Question

Explain the paramagnetic nature of oxygen molecule using molecular orbital theory.​

Answer 1

• It shows that all the electrons in oxygen are paired, so oxygen should be diamagnetic.
• The correct explanation comes from Molecular Orbital theory.
• The last two electrons go into separate, degenerate π orbitals, according to Hund's Rule.
• Thus, oxygen has two unpaired electrons and is paramagnetic.

Answer 2

Answer:

BOND ORDER = 1/2(10-6)=2

MAGNETIC BEHAVIOUR = PARAMAGNETIC (REASON- AS MOLECULE HAS UNPAIRED ELECTRONS)

Explanation: