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Which of the following is paramagnetic?

A

`O_(2)^(Theta)`

B

`CN^(Theta)`

C

`CO`

D

`NO^(o+)`

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The correct Answer is:
A
`O^(Theta)` has `8 + 8 =17` electrons It must have at least one unpaired electrons which makes it paramagnetic .
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