AIIMS2012Chemistry-Molecular Orbital Theory
AIIMS 2012 Chemistry Paramagnetism Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
Assertion : O₂ is paramagnetic. Reason : It has one unpaired electron.
A
If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
B
If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
C
If assertion is true but reason is false
D
If both assertion and reason are false
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
Oxygen has two unpaired electrons. So it is paramagnetic.
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