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Which one of the following oxides exhibits paramagnetic behaviour?

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CO2
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SO2
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ClO2
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SiO2
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Solution

The correct option is C ClO2
Due to the presence of an unpaired electron, ClO2 exhibits paramagnetic behaviour.

It is an odd electron species.


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