Question

Magnetic moment of o2 is nearly

Answer 1

Answer:

Because the molecule in its ground state has a non-zero spin magnetic moment, oxygen is paramagnetic; i.e., it can be attracted to the poles of a magnet.

Dipole moment: 0 D

Melting point: −218.2 °C; −360.7 °F; 55.0 K

Boiling point: −183.2 °C; −297.7 °F; 90.0 K

Answer 2

Answer:

The free Oxygen molecule has a spin triplet electronic configuration with a magnetic moment of 2.82 BM

Explanation:

Magnetic Moment:

Magnetic moment of a molecule represents the tendency of the the molecule to get aligned with the magnetic field .

It is calculated by the molecular orbital theory and depends on the number of unpaired electrons in the molecule.

it is given by √(n(n+2), n= number of unpaired electrons.

In Oxygen molecule, n=2

therefore the magnetic moment= √2(2+2)

                                                     =2√2

                                                     =2.82BM