According to Lewis theory, an O 2 molecule should be diamagnetic. However, experimentally it is found that

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According to Lewis theory, an O2 molecule should be diamagnetic. However, experimentally it is found that χm /(m3 mol−1) = (1.22 × 10−5 K)/T. Determine the number of unpaired spins in O2. How is the problem of the Lewis structure resolved?

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Physical Chemistry

ISBN: 9780716787594

8th Edition

Authors: Peter Atkins, Julio De Paula

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