The P Block Elements - Result Question 81
####84. Which among the following is paramagnetic?
(a) $Cl_2 O$
(b) $ClO_2$
(c) $Cl_2 O_7$
(d) $Cl_2 O_6$
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Solution:
- (b) $ClO_2$ contains $7+12$ i.e. 19 electrons (valence) which is an odd number, i.e. there is (are) free electron(s). Hence it is paramagnetic in nature.
