A superoxide ion can be distinguished from the peroxide ion and the oxide ion because
A)the superoxide ion is stable.
B)the superoxide ion is paramagnetic.
C)the superoxide ion is diamagnetic.
D)the superoxide ion is an acid.
E)the superoxide ion is a base.

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The superoxide ion is paramagnetic due to its unpaired electron, while the peroxide and oxide ions are diamagnetic. Superoxide ion is not stable and is a weak acid, while the peroxide ion is a stronger acid. None of the ions mentioned are bases.

A Superoxide Ion Can Be Distinguished from the Peroxide Ion