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Which of the following molecule is paramagnetic?
Which of the following molecule is paramagnetic?
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Check the molecular orbital configuration to determine if a molecule is paramagnetic or diamagnetic. Molecules with unpaired electrons are paramagnetic.
Updated On: Mar 6, 2025
- \( O_2 \)
- \( C_2 \)
- \( N_2 \)
- \( F_2 \)
- \( H_2 \)
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The Correct Option is A
Solution and Explanation
A molecule is paramagnetic if it has unpaired electrons. Oxygen (\( O_2 \)) has two unpaired electrons in its molecular orbital configuration, making it paramagnetic. Other molecules listed (like \( N_2 \) and \( H_2 \)) do not have unpaired electrons, making them diamagnetic.
Thus, the correct answer is (A).
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