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Which of these diatomic molecules is expected to be diamagnetic (no unpaired electrons)?

1. C2
2. N2
3. O2
4. S2

Correct answer: N2

Solution

N2 (14 electrons) has all electrons paired with bond order 3, making it diamagnetic, unlike C2, O2 and S2.

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