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The number of unpaired electrons in a paramagnetic diatomic molecule of an element with atomic number 16 is:
ChemistryChemical Bonding and Molecular StructureNEETNEET 2006
Options:
  • A 1
  • B 2
  • C 3
  • D 4
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 2
According to MOT, Sulphur have two unpaired electrons.
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Because of the presence of two unpaired electrons, it shows paramagnetic character

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