Which of the following species has the largest dissociation energy? A) O₂⁺ B) O₂^- C) O₂²⁺ D) O₂ E) O₂^2-

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The dissociation energy is the energy required to break a specific bond. In this case, we can see that option C has the most bonds with high electronegativity atoms (O and S), which means that it will have the strongest bonds and require the most energy to break them. Options A, B, D, and E either have fewer of these types of bonds or have a structure that is not conducive to strong bonding.

Which of the Following Species Has the Largest Dissociation Energy