Which of the following molecule(s) show/s paramagnetic behavior? Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- A & C only
- A & E Only
- A & D Only
- B Only
Answer
(3) A & D Only
Solution
O2: ( 2px2 = 2py2)( * 2px1 = * 2py1) → 2 unpaired electrons, paramagnetic.
N2: all electrons paired → diamagnetic.
F2, Cl2: * orbitals completely filled → diamagnetic.
S2: as per NCERT, in the vapour state sulphur partly exists as S2, which has two unpaired electrons in the antibonding * orbitals like O2 → paramagnetic.
A and D only.
Answer: (3)