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Which one of the following oxides is expected to exhibit paramagnetic behaviour?

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CO2
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SO2
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C
ClO2
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SiO2
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Solution

The correct option is C ClO2
ClO2 shows paramagnetic character due to presence of unpaired electron in its structure.
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