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Compare the relative stability of the following species: O 2 + ,O 2 ,O 2 –

Options

  1. AO 2 + is the most stable, followed by O 2 , and O 2 – is the least stable.
  2. BO 2 is the most stable, followed by O 2 – , and O 2 + is the least stable.
  3. CO 2 – is the most stable, followed by O 2 , and O 2 + is the least stable.
  4. DThe relative stability of these species cannot be determined without additional information.

Correct answer

A. O 2 + is the most stable, followed by O 2 , and O 2 – is the least stable.

Step-by-step solution

Correct Option is : (A) O 2 + is the most stable, followed by O 2 , and O 2 – is the least stable.

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