Consider the Species O₂^-, O₂, and O₂⁺

question 108

Multiple Choice

Consider the species O₂^-, O₂, and O₂⁺. Which of these species will be paramagnetic

• A) O₂ and O₂^-
• B) O₂⁺ and O₂
• C) O₂⁺ and O₂^-
• D) only O₂
• E) all three are paramagnetic

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