Multiple choice

In O2 the atomicity of oxygen is

  1. 2

  2. 1

  3. 3

  4. 4

  5. 8
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Atomicity is the number of atoms of an element present in one molecule of that element. They can be monoatomic (He), diatomic (H2), triatomic (O3) and polyatomic (S8). Homoatomic molecules have different atomicity; so option (1) is the answer.

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