Question:

Ortho and para hydrogen:

Updated On: Jun 7, 2022
  • have different masses
  • have different atomic number
  • differ in the spin of their nuclei
  • differ in the spin of their electrons
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The Correct Option is C

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Ortho and para hydrogen differ in the spin of nuclei. In ortho hydrogen, both hydrogen atom have spin of proton in same direction while in para-hydrogen, they have spin in opposite direction.
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  • The melting point = 13.96K.
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