WBJEE · Chemistry · Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
Which of the following oxides is paramagnetic?
- A \(\mathrm{SO}_2\)
- B \(\mathrm{NO}_2\)
- C \(\mathrm{SiO}_2\)
- D \(\mathrm{CO}_2\)
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(B) \(\mathrm{NO}_2\)
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\(\text { Presence of unpaired electron in } \mathrm{NO}_2 \text { results in paramagnetic character. }\)
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