AP EAMCET202318 May 2023Evening ShiftChemistrys Block ElementsActual
Among the following, the incorrect statement is
Options
- ACesium forms superoxide
- BSodium peroxide is paramagnetic
- CLithium chloride is deliquescent
- DWhite metal is an alloy of lithium and lead
Correct answer
B. Sodium peroxide is paramagnetic
Step-by-step solution
Sodium peroxide has peroxide ion O ₂²⁻ that has a total of 18 electrons and is diamagnetic. The superoxide ion O ₂⁻ is paramagnetic.