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Question #44275
The Question
Consider the following four chemical species: (I) (synthesized in ethereal solution) (II) (III) (IV)
Determine the value of based on the following definitions: Sum of the actual oxidation states of the transition metals in (I) and (III). Sum of the number of peroxy linkages ( single bonds) present in one molecule of (I) and one formula unit of (IV). Sum of the number of unpaired electrons in the oxygen-containing diatomic ions present in (II), (III), and (IV) according to Molecular Orbital Theory. Sum of the bond orders of the oxygen-containing diatomic ions present in (II), (III), and (IV).
Options
- A.
21
- B.
25
- C.
22
- D.
23
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Concepts Behind This Question
Magnetic Properties|MOT and Magnetic Nature|Peroxy Linkage Identification|Average vs. Actual Oxidation State
Why This Question Is Tricky
Common Mistakes
The question tests multiple advanced concepts simultaneously: 1.
Structural identification of peroxy linkages in polyatomic species () to determine the actual oxidation state, avoiding the algebraic trap of . 2.
Understanding of Bartlett's compound , specifically recognizing the oxidation state of Pt as rather than . 3.
Application of Molecular Orbital Theory (MOT) to determine the magnetic properties (unpaired electrons) and bond orders of various diatomic oxygen ions (superoxide, dioxygenyl, and peroxide).
Students often fail by applying average oxidation state rules blindly or confusing the MOT configurations of the various oxygen ions.
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Question Information
| Subject | Chemistry |
| Chapter | Structure of Atom - Class 11 Part 1 |
| Concept | Magnetic Properties |
| Difficulty | 8 |
| Cognitive Load | 7 |
| Target Solve Time | 160 sec |
| Access | Free |