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Which of the following molecule(s) shows/ show paramagnetic behavior? A. O2 B. N2 C. F2 D. S2 Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
- A and D only
- A and C only
- A and E only
- B only
Correct answer: A and D only
Solution
O2 and S2 are paramagnetic because they have unpaired electrons in their molecular orbitals, which allows them to be attracted to magnetic fields. In contrast, N2 and F2 have all paired electrons, making them diamagnetic.
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