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The bond order and magnetic behaviour of O2− ion are, respectively : (1) 1.5 and paramagnetic (2) 1.5 and diamagnetic (3) 2 and diamagnetic (4) 1 and paramagnetic

  1. 1.5 and paramagnetic
  2. 1.5 and diamagnetic
  3. 2 and diamagnetic
  4. 1 and paramagnetic

Correct answer: 2 and diamagnetic

Solution

The O2− ion has a bond order of 1.5, indicating a stable bond between the oxygen atoms, and it is diamagnetic because all its electrons are paired, resulting in no net magnetic moment.

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