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Which of the following depicts the accurate magnetic character of NO2?
Which of the following depicts the accurate magnetic character of NO2?
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The correct option is A Paramagnetic
Let us recall the structure of Nitrogen dioxide:
As you can see, there is that single odd electron on the central Nitrogen atom (the dash connecting the Nitrogen atom and the odd electron is not a bond). Any odd electron species tends to be a paramagnetic substance. What is meant by paramagnetic nature? By definition, paramagnetic substances are weakly attracted by an externally applied magnetic field but do not retain any magnetic properties once the external field is removed.
Let us recall the structure of Nitrogen dioxide:
As you can see, there is that single odd electron on the central Nitrogen atom (the dash connecting the Nitrogen atom and the odd electron is not a bond). Any odd electron species tends to be a paramagnetic substance. What is meant by paramagnetic nature? By definition, paramagnetic substances are weakly attracted by an externally applied magnetic field but do not retain any magnetic properties once the external field is removed.
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