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Which of the following species is diamagnetic?

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O2
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O22
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O2
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O+2
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Solution

The correct option is D O22
In the given species, all electrons are paired in orbitals except in π(2px) and π(2py).
The presence or absence of unpaired electrons in these two orbitals determine the magnetic behavior.
The number of unpaired electrons in various species are listed below.
O+2:π(2px)1,π(2py)0 contains one unpaired electron.
Hence, it is paramagnetic.
O2:π(2px)1,π(2py)1 contains two unpaired electrons.
Hence, it is paramagnetic.
O2:π(2px)2,π(2py)1 contains one unpaired electron.
Hence, it is paramagnetic.
O22:π(2px)2,,π(2py)2 contains no unpaired electron.
Hence, it is diamagnetic.

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