S Block Elements Question 43

Question: Which of the following oxides of nitrogen is paramagnetic

[CPMT 1984; CBSE PMT 1994; AIIMS 2000]

Options:

A) $ N_2O_3 $

B) $ N_2O $

C) $ NO_2 $

D) $ N_2O_5 $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

In $ NO_2 $ there are free electron so it is paramagnetic in nature.