Which among the following is a paramagnetic compound?

N_{2} O

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N O

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N_{2} O_{3}

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N_{2} O_{4}

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Solution

The correct option is B $N O$
Number of electrons in $N O = 7 + 8 = 15$
Since,NO has an odd number of electrons and, therefore, must be paramagnetic.

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