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How does molecular orbital theory explain the paramagnetism of oxygen despite its double bonds?
Umar Shaikh
I have a question about chemistry.This question explores how molecular orbital theory explains oxygen's magnetic behavior, highlighting that despite its double bond structure, unpaired electrons make Oâ‚‚ paramagnetic, challenging basic bonding ideas. So basically,How does molecular orbital theory explain the paramagnetism of oxygen despite its double bonds?
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Zoya Shaikh
According to molecular orbital theory, oxygen (Oâ‚‚) has two unpaired electrons in its antibonding π* orbitals. These unpaired electrons are what make oxygen paramagnetic, even though it forms a double bond. So, it's the presence of unpaired electrons, not the type of bond, that explains its magnetism.Add a comment
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