Which of the following atoms is paramagnetic both in its ground state and in all of its excited states
A) C
B) N
C) O
D) Ti
E) Cr

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Nitrogen (N) is paramagnetic in its ground state due to the presence of unpaired electrons in its p orbitals. In all of its excited states, it retains unpaired electrons, thus remaining paramagnetic. Other elements listed can have states where all electrons are paired, making them not universally paramagnetic across all states.

Which of the Following Atoms Is Paramagnetic Both in Its