JEE Advanced levelOne or more correct optionsDifficulty 3 of 3cb155
Which of the following statements about the oxygen species OX2, OX2X+, OX2X− and OX2X2− is/are correct?
AOX2X+ has a shorter bond than OX2
BOX2X− is paramagnetic
COX2X2− is paramagnetic
DOX2X− has a higher bond dissociation energy than OX2
Answer: A, B
Bond orders: OX2X+ 2.5, OX2 2, OX2X− 1.5, OX2X2− 1. (A) true: higher bond order gives shorter bond. (B) true: one unpaired electron. (C) false: OX2X2− has all electrons paired. (D) false: bond order 1.5 is below 2.