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ChemistryCHEMICAL BONDINGMOTMedium2 minQB
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Select the INCORRECT option for oxygen molecule

Options:

Answer:
C
Solution:

Oxygen molecule (O₂) has a lower ionization energy than an oxygen atom (O). This is because the bond formation in O₂ stabilizes the electrons, making them easier to remove compared to the more tightly held electrons in an isolated oxygen atom. Options A, B, and D are correct statements about O₂.

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