Classification Of Elements And Periodicity In Properties Ques 19

19. Which one of the following oxides is expected to exhibit paramagnetic behaviour?

(a) $CO_2$

(b) $SiO_2$

(c) $SO_2$

(d) $ClO_2$

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 19.(d)

Solution:

(d) Due to odd number of electrons in $ClO_2$, it is expected to exhibit paramagnetic behaviour.