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Chemical Bonding: MOT Magnetism MCQ

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MOT MagnetismMediumQuestion 600316

Question

Which molecule is paramagnetic according to MOT?
  1. A
    N₂
  2. B
    O₂
    Correct
  3. C
    F₂
  4. D
    H₂

Correct answer

O₂

Explanation

O₂ has 2 unpaired electrons in the degenerate π*2p orbitals. It is paramagnetic. N₂, F₂, H₂ are all diamagnetic.

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