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Total number of molecules/species from the following which will be paramagnetic is ________________________. \[ O_2, O_2^+, O_2^-, NO, NO_2, CO, K_2[NiCl_4], [Co(NH_3)_6]Cl_3, K_2[Ni(CN)_4] \]

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Molecular orbital theory helps determine paramagnetic behavior based on unpaired electrons.
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Correct Answer: 5

Solution and Explanation

A species is paramagnetic if it has unpaired electrons:

  • \( O_2 \) (paramagnetic) ✅
  • \( O_2^+ \) (paramagnetic) ✅
  • \( O_2^- \) (paramagnetic) ✅
  • \( NO \) (paramagnetic) ✅
  • \( NO_2 \) (paramagnetic) ✅
  • \( CO \) (diamagnetic) ❌
  • \( [Co(NH_3)_6]Cl_3 \) (diamagnetic) ❌
  • \( K_2[Ni(CN)_4] \) (diamagnetic) ❌

Total paramagnetic species = 5.

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