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Which of the following molecule is paramagnetic?

A
Chlorine
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Nitrogen
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C
Oxygen
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Hydrogen
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Solution

The correct option is C Oxygen
Oxygen is paramagnetic because the oxygen molecule contains two unpaired electrons. Hence, option C is correct.

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