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Grade 11Physical Chemistry

Which of the following species is diamagnetic in nature

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6 Years agoGrade 11
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6 Years ago
If all the electrons are paired, the molecule is diamagnetic. If one or more electrons are unpaired, the molecule is paramagnetic. The bond order above zero suggests that H2is stable. Because there are no unpaired electrons, H2 is diamagnetic.
Hence option B is correct.