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Which of the following molecules is paramagnetic? `C_2`, `N_2`, `O_2`, `F_2`

A

`C_2`

B

`N_2`

C

`O_2`

D

`F_2`

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The correct Answer is:
C
`O_2` has two unpaired electrons and hence paramagnetic.
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