Number of paramagnetic oxides among the following given oxides is_________. Li2O, CaO, Na2O2, KO2, MgO and K2O

Given are the oxide of alkali and alkaline earth metals which are ionic in nature. Simple oxide are Li2O, CaO, MgO and K2O. Peroxide is Na2O2 and superoxide is KO2. All simple oxides are diamagnetic as it has no unpaired electron.

Number of paramagnetic oxides among the following given oxides is_________.

Li₂O, CaO, Na₂O₂, KO₂, MgO and K₂O

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Option 2 - 1

Option 3 - 2

Option 4 - 3

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Given are the oxide of alkali and alkaline earth metals which are ionic in nature.

Simple oxide are Li₂O, CaO, MgO and K₂O.

Peroxide is Na₂O₂ and superoxide is KO₂.

All simple oxides are diamagnetic as it has no unpaired electron.

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