The P Block Elements - Result Question 81

####84. Which among the following is paramagnetic?

(a) Cl2O

(b) ClO2

(c) Cl2O7

(d) Cl2O6

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Solution:

  1. (b) ClO2 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.


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