Multiple choice

Which one of the following is paramagnetic in nature?

  1. Iron

  2. Hydrogen

  3. Oxygen

  4. Nitrogen
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Paramagnetic substances are attracted by magnetic fields due to the presence of unpaired electrons. Oxygen has two unpaired electrons in its molecular orbital structure, making it paramagnetic.

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