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Among the following the paramagnetic compound is

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Solution

The correct option is D
Superoxide anion (KO2) is paramagnetic.
If we look at the options,
In case of (KO2), (O2) will have an unpaired electron which we make it paramagnetic.
In case of other three options, there will not be any unpaired electrons. Therefore they will be diamagnetic.

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