what is the difference between 2O and O₂

Hi Aishwarrya,

The 2O represents two nascent oxygen atoms (only O represents nascent oxygen) while O₂ represents the molecular form of oxygen in which two atoms of oxygen is combined.

Hope it is clear to you.

@ ns Naina,

It’s good to see that you have tried to answer the question. But there is slight mistake. In case of O₂ it should be two oxygen atoms and not two oxygen molecules.

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