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RbO(2) is a...

`RbO_(2)` is a

A

Peroxide and paramagnetic

B

Peroxide and diamagnetic

C

Superoxide and paramagnetic

D

Superoxide and diamagnetic

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The correct Answer is:
C
`RbO_(2)` means `Rb^(+)andO_(2)^(-).O_(2)^(-)` is the superoxide ion and contains 17 electrons. Thus paramagnetic in nature.
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