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

question 28

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. These molecular orbitals are formed from the 2s and 2p atomic orbitals.

• 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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