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Which species is diamagnetic in nature?

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He+2
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H2
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H+2
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H2
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Solution

The correct option is A H2
H+2 have three electrons, of which one is unpaired. Hence, it is paramagnetic in nature.

He+2 has one unpaired electron. Hence, it is paramagnetic.

H2 has one unpaired electron. Hence, it is paramagnetic.

H2 has two electrons that are paired. Hence it is dimagnetic.

So, the correct option is B

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