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  4. Which of the following is diamagnetic O 2, S 2, N 2, C 2 ?

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Q. Which of the following is diamagnetic $O _{2}, S _{2}, N _{2}, C _{2}$ ?

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Solution:

In $O _{2}$ molecule, 2 unpaired $e ^{-1}$ s are present in $^{*} 2 p$ antibonding molecular of $O _{2}$ molecule and in $S _{2}$ unpaired electrons are present in $^{*} 3 p$ antibonding orbital : $O _{2} \& S _{2}$ are paramagnetic.