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`RbO_2` isA. peroxide and diamagneticB. superoxide and paramagneticC. peroxide and paramangeticD. superoxide and diamagnetic

Answer» Correct Answer - B
`RbO_2` is an ionic compound consisting of `Rb^(+)` (alkali metal ion) and `O_2^(-)` (superoxide ion). The superoxide ion contains an odd number of electrons `(17 e^(-))` and is, thus, paramangnetic.


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