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Answer 1) O2 molecule has two unpaired electrons which is only proved by Molecular orbitals theory (M.O.T). the M.O.T may be checked in any standard book of Inorganic chemistry.
Answer 2) If you examine the orbital diagram for dioxygen, it contains a SOMO (Singly-Occupied Molecular Orbital) with 2 unpaired electrons. Dinitrogen does not have this. These unpaired electrons contribute to magnetism.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoOzone is DIAMAGNETIC there are no unpaired electrons.
Oxygen O2 is actually paramagnetic with 2 unpaired electrons. This phenomenon is difficult to explain by simple bonding diagrams. Molecular orbital theory predicts this , whereas traditional valence bond theory did not.
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∙ 14y agothere are unpaired electrons in antibonding molecular orbitals
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∙ 11y agobecause of unpaired electron
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What is the atomicity of oxygen in oxygen molecule?
Two or diatomic in O2 molecule.
How many atoms does oxygen have in the molecule?
One molecule of Oxygen contains two atoms.
Why is magnesium a paramagnetic material?
No Response: Actually that is not true as it is listed as one of the Pauli-paramagnetic metals. For a list of paramagnetic metals go here: http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/Hbase/tables/magprop.html You can find out more about paramagnetism at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paramagnetism
How many atoms are there in an oxygen molecule O(2)?
ONE oxygen molecule (O2) contains two atoms of oxygen (O).
Why are oxygen paramagnetic?
oxygen is para magnetic in nature. Due to the presence of 2 unpaired electron ^Py and ^Pz anti bonding orbitals. which account for the para magnetic behavior of oxygen
What is NO2 bond type?
Covalent paramagnetic. nitrogen has a full bond with each oxygen atom, as well as a paramagnetic bond with the oxygen atoms.
What is paramagnetic use for?
Paramagnetic Oxygen Analyzer is used to measure the content of oxygen not only in flammable gas mixtures but also in low concentrations, with high precision.
Is F2 paramagnetic?
Yes! Since it has un-paired electrons: ) Actually C2 isn't paramagnetic. There's certain type of diagram how to determine whether molecule is paramagnetic or not. And C2 isn't. Instead C2(2+) would be paramagnetic.
What is a paramagnetic element and what are some common examples?
A paramagnetic element is one that has unpaired electrons. Aluminum is one example, as is oxygen.
Why is liquid oxygen attracted to a magnet?
Because liquid oxygen is highly paramagnetic. This is related to paired electrons in oxygen's electron shelling.
What molecule is the source of oxygen?
oxygen is a molecule
What is oxygen's conductivity?
The thermal conductivity of oxygen is 24,24 mW/mK at 1,013 bar and 0 0C.
How many protons are in an oxygen molecule?
There are 8 protons in an oxygen atom. There are two oxygen atoms in an oxygen molecule. Therefore, there are 16 protons in an oxygen molecule
Justify that MOT is superior to VBT?
The basic principle of both theories is same that is distribution of electrons but mot is superior to vbt. The reason is that vbt could not explain paramagnetic character of oxygen while the mot has sucessfully explain the paramagnetic character of oxygen.
Is an oxygen molecule an organic molecule?
No, it's not organic (an organic molecule has to contain carbon.)
Is oxygen 02 a atom or a molecule?
it is a molecule with two oxygen atoms..
What is the atomicity of oxygen in oxygen molecule?
Two or diatomic in O2 molecule.
