Question:

How many of the following molecules ions are paramagnetic in nature? \[ \mathrm{N_2,\ O_2,\ F_2,\ NO,\ CO,\ O_2^-,\ O_2^{2-},\ N_2^+,\ NO^+,\ NO^-,\ H_2} \]

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A molecule is \[ \boxed{\text{Paramagnetic}} \] if it contains one or more unpaired electrons in its molecular orbitals; otherwise, it is \[ \boxed{\text{Diamagnetic}.} \]
Updated On: Jul 18, 2026
  • \(7\)
  • \(6\)
  • \(5\)
  • \(4\)
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Identify the paramagnetic species using Molecular Orbital Theory.& nbsp;

The given species are classified as follows:

\[ \begin{aligned} \text{Paramagnetic:}\quad & amp;\mathrm{O_2,\ NO,\ O_2^-,\ N_2^+,\ NO^-},\\[4pt] \text{Diamagnetic:}\quad & amp;\mathrm{N_2,\ F_2,\ CO,\ O_2^{2-},\ NO^+,\ H_2}. \end{aligned} \]

Thus, the number of paramagnetic species is

\[ 5. \]

Step 2: Write the answer.

Hence,

\[ \boxed{5}. \]

Thus, the correct option is

\[ \boxed{(B)}. \]

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