Which of the following oxides is expected to exhibit paramagnetic behaviour?

1. $\mathrm{CO}_3$
2. $\mathrm{SiO}_2$
3. $\mathrm{SO}_2$
4. $\mathrm{ClO}_2$

Solution

$\mathrm{ClO}_2$ shows paramagnetic character due to presence of unpaired electron.

Asked in: NEET 2005

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