JEE Main 2022 · 27 Jul · Shift 1 · Chemistry Q83

ChemistryInteger+4 / -1Question 83 of 90

Amongst the following, the number of oxide(s) which are paramagnetic in nature is

$\mathrm{Na_2O}$ , $\mathrm{KO_2}$ , $\mathrm{NO_2}$ , $\mathrm{N_2O}$ , $\mathrm{ClO_2}$ , NO, $\mathrm{SO_2}$ , $\mathrm{Cl_2O}$

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Official answer: 4

Odd-electron or superoxide species: $\mathrm{KO_2}$ ( $\mathrm{O_2^-}$ ), $\mathrm{NO_2}$ , $\mathrm{ClO_2}$ and NO.

The rest are diamagnetic.

Answer: 4

JEE Main 2022 · 27 Jul · Shift 1, Chemistry question 83