Identify the true statement(s) of oxygen.
1. Oxygen molecules are paramagnetic in nature.
2. Ozone can be prepared by passing an electrical discharge through water.
3. Oxidizing power of ozone is greater than that of oxygen.
A) 3 only
B) 1 only
C) 1 and 2
D) 1 and 3
E) 2 and 3

Question

Identify the true statement(s) of oxygen. 
1. Oxygen molecules are paramagnetic in nature. 
2. Ozone can be prepared by passing an electrical discharge through water. 
3. Oxidizing power of ozone is greater than that of oxygen.
A) ​3 only
B) ​1 only
C) ​1 and 2
D) ​1 and 3
E) ​2 and 3

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

1. Oxygen molecules are paramagnetic, meaning they are attracted to a magnetic field. This is true.
2. Ozone can be prepared by passing an electrical discharge through oxygen, not water. This statement is false, so choice C is not correct.
3. The oxidizing power of ozone is greater than that of oxygen. This statement is true, so choice D is correct.

Identify the True Statement(s) of Oxygen