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.