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Which of the following statements about the oxygen species , , and is/are correct?

  1. A has a shorter bond than
  2. B is paramagnetic
  3. C is paramagnetic
  4. D has a higher bond dissociation energy than

Answer: A, B

Bond orders: 2.5, 2, 1.5, 1. (A) true: higher bond order gives shorter bond. (B) true: one unpaired electron. (C) false: has all electrons paired. (D) false: bond order 1.5 is below 2.
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