Use Energy Levels of Diatomic Molecules Derived from Molecular Orbital

question 85

Multiple Choice

Use energy levels of diatomic molecules derived from molecular orbital theory to predict the magnetic properties of the oxygen molecule O₂ and the peroxide anion O₂^2-.

• A) oxygen (paramagnetic); peroxide (paramagnetic)
• B) oxygen (paramagnetic); peroxide (diamagnetic)
• C) oxygen (diamagnetic); peroxide (paramagnetic)
• D) oxygen (diamagnetic); peroxide (diamagnetic)
• E) Neither have magnetic properties; only metals have magnetic properties.

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