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Which of the following species is paramagnetic?

1. CO
2. O2²-
3. NO+
4. B2

Correct answer: B2

Solution

B2 has two unpaired electrons in its degenerate pi(2p) MOs making it paramagnetic, while CO, O2²- (peroxide), and NO+ all have fully paired electrons (diamagnetic).

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