NEET Chemistry · Hard

Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure: Paramagnetism MCQ

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ParamagnetismHardQuestion 31020

Question

O2_2 is paramagnetic because it has:

  1. A
    two unpaired electrons
    Correct
  2. B
    a positive charge
  3. C
    ionic bonding
  4. D
    a square-planar shape

Correct answer

two unpaired electrons

Explanation

MO theory explains its unpaired electrons.