Question

The pairs of species of oxygen and their magnetic behaviours
are noted below. Which of the following presents the correct
description ?
(a) O₂⁻ ,O₂²⁻ – Both diamagnetic
(b) O₂⁺ ,O₂²⁻ – Both paramagnetic
(c) O₂⁺,O₂ – Both paramagnetic
(d) None of these

Answer 1

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Option C - O₂⁺,O₂ – Both paramagnetic .

Answer 2

The pairs of species of oxygen and their magnetic behaviours

are noted below. Which of the following presents the correct

description ?

Ans- Option C .