The number of unpaired electrons in a paramagnetic diatomic molecule of an element with atomic number 16 is:

The number of unpaired electrons in a paramagnetic diatomic molecule of an element with atomic number 16 is:
  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4

Solution

According to MOT, Sulphur have two unpaired electrons. Caution Because of the presence of two unpaired electrons, it shows paramagnetic character

Asked in: NEET 2006

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