Which is the strongest paramagnetic gas ?
Correct answer: B. O2
- A. CO2
- B. O2
- C. NO
- D. NO2
Explanation
Oxygen has two unpaired electrons in its molecular orbitals, giving it stronger paramagnetism than NO and NO₂, which each have one unpaired electron. CO₂ has all electrons paired and is diamagnetic.
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