alleryStart learning →Paramagnetic atoms have a net dipole moment because they contain
Aunpaired electrons
Bonly paired electrons
Cno electrons at all
Donly neutrons inside
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. unpaired electrons
Unpaired electron spins leave each atom with a net magnetic dipole moment.
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