Multiple choice

Which of the following are diamagnetic?

  1. C2
  2. N2
  3. O2
  4. F2

  1. Only 1 and 2

  2. Only 1 and 3

  3. Only 2 and 3

  4. Only 2 and 4

  5. Only 1 and 4
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Yes, both are diamagnetic. N2 (14 e-) : σ1s2 ϭ*1s2 ϭ2s2 ϭ*2s2 ϭ2pz2 π2px2 π2py2 No unpaired electron, diamagnetic

O2 (16 e-) : ϭ1s2 ϭ*1s2 ϭ2s2 ϭ*2s2 ϭ2pz2 π2px2 π2py2 ϭ*2pz2 No unpaired electron, diamagnetic

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