M2O3,MO3andMO2 are paramagnetic due to presence of unpaired electron in their configuration. But M2O2andM2O are diamagnetic due to absence of unpaired electrons as in their configuration all electrons are paired.
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Q1
Choose the correct answer form the alternatives given. Match column I with column II and mark the appropriate choice.
Column I
Column II
(A)
Li
(i)
M2O2
(B)
Na
(ii)
MO2
(C)
Rb
(iii)
M2O
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Q2
M2O3 (sesquoxides) is paramagnetic in nature. It is due to presence of :
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Q3
Using the previous question. Predict the magnetic nature of A and B: