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The paramagnetic character of a substance is due to:

Correct answer: C. Unpaired electrons in atom or molecule

  • A. Bond pairs of electrons
  • B. Lone pairs of electrons
  • C. Unpaired electrons in atom or molecule
  • D. Paired electrons in valence shells of electrons

Explanation

Paramagnetism is due to the presence of unpaired electrons in the material, so most atoms with incompletely filled atomic orbitals are paramagnetic.

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