Question

Which of the following is paramagnetic?

• A. $NO _{2}$
• B. $N _{2} O$
• C. $N _{2} O _{3}$
• D. $N _{2} O _{5}$

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

$NO _{2}$

Answer 2

NO is paramagnetic due to the presence of unpaired electron on the nitrogen atom.