Chemistry · Chemical Bonding
Consider superoxide O2− and peroxide O22−. Which statement is correct regarding their IR activity and magnetism?
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- 1Both are IR active; O2− is paramagnetic and O22− is diamagnetic✓
- 2Both are IR inactive; O2− is paramagnetic and O22− is diamagnetic
- 3O2− is IR active and paramagnetic; O22− is IR inactive and diamagnetic
- 4O2− is IR inactive and paramagnetic; O22− is IR active and diamagnetic
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Both are IR active; O2− is paramagnetic and O22− is diamagnetic
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