Which of the following is paramagnetic? A) N₂ B) N₂²⁺ C) O₂^2- D) N₂^2- E) NO⁺

Name: Which of the following is paramagnetic? A) N 2 B) N 2 2+ C) O 2 2- D) N 2 2- E) NO +
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D contains several transition metal ions (Ni, Pd) which have unpaired electrons, making the compound paramagnetic. A and E do not contain any transition metals, and B and C contain only closed-shell atoms or ions, making them diamagnetic.

Which of the Following Is Paramagnetic