Which Statement Concerning Any Homonuclear Diatomic Molecule and Its 1-

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which statement concerning any homonuclear diatomic molecule and its 1- ion must be true?

• A)X₂ must be more stable than X₂^-.
• B)X₂ must be less stable than X₂^-.
• C)X₂^- must be paramagnetic and X₂ must be diamagnetic.
• D)X₂^- must be paramagnetic and X₂ may be paramagnetic or diamagnetic.

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