Question
Chemistry Question on Order of Reaction
The magnetic behavior of Li2O, Na2O2 and KO2, respectively, are
A
Paramagnetic, paramagnetic and diamagnetic
B
Diamagnetic, diamagnetic and paramagnetic
C
Paramagnetic, diamagnetic and paramagnetic
D
Diamagnetic, paramagnetic and diamagnetic
Answer
Diamagnetic, diamagnetic and paramagnetic
Explanation
Solution
Li2O 🡢 diamagnetic
Na2O2 🡢 diamagnetic
KO2 🡢 paramagnetic (as – O2 is para magnetic)