Oxygen Has Two Common Molecular Anions: Peroxide (O₂^2-)and Superoxide (O₂^-)

question 12

Multiple Choice

Oxygen has two common molecular anions: peroxide (O₂^2-) and superoxide (O₂^-) .Use the MO energy level diagram below to identify which one of the following statements is NOT correct.

• A)The bond order of the peroxide is 1.
• B)The superoxide has a shorter bond than the peroxide.
• C)Like O₂,the peroxide is paramagnetic.
• D)The superoxide has a stronger bond than the peroxide.
• E)Oxygen,O₂,has a stronger bond than either of these oxides.

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