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Among the following, the paramagnetic compound is:
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Options:
  • A Na2O2
  • B O3
  • C N2O
  • D O 2
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The correct answer is: O 2

Odd number electron generally indicates paramagnetic nature and even number of electron  diamagnetic nature

O 2 2 18 Electron diamagnetic.

O 3 24 Electron diamagnetic.

N 2 O 22 Electron diamagnetic.




O 2 17  Electrons one unpaired electron paramagnetic.

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