Question

Is P paramagnetic or diamagnetic?

Answer 1

Explanation:

1. The electronic configuration of phosphorus is 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p³.
2. From the electronic configuration of phosphorus, it has 3 unpaired electrons.
3. A substance in which an unpaired electron is found and said to be a paramagnetic substance.
4. But phosphorus exists in form of ${\mathrm{P}}_4$, so it is a diamagnetic element.

Hence, phosphorus is a diamagnetic element.