Compare the relative stability of the following species and indicate their magnetic properties:
`O_(2)`,`O_(2)^(o+)`,`O_(2)^(ө)`(superoxide),`O_(2)^(-2)`(peroxoide).

Explanation

Bond orders of the different species are:
`O_(2)(2.0),O_(2)^(+)(2.5),O_(2)^(-)(1.5),O_(2)^(2-)(1.0)`
Relative stability : `O_(2)^(+) gt O_(2)gtO_(2)^(-)gtO_(2)^(2-)`
For magnetic properties, consult section 4.32.