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Among the following, which is paramagnetic?

AF₂
BO₂
CCl₂
DN₂
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. O₂
By MO theory O₂ has two unpaired electrons in π* orbitals → paramagnetic. N₂, F₂, Cl₂ have all electrons paired.
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