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Which of the following species has an unpaired electron?
Which of the following species has an unpaired electron?
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To find species with unpaired electrons, check for molecules that are paramagnetic.
Updated On: May 9, 2025
- \( \text{N}_2 \)
- \( \text{F}_2 \)
- \( \text{O}_2 \)
- \( \text{O}_2^{2-} \)
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The Correct Option is C
Solution and Explanation
Oxygen (\( \text{O}_2 \)) has an unpaired electron in its molecular orbital. The other species either have paired electrons or no electrons in their outer orbitals.
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