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Which of the following species is not paramagnetic ?(a) $\mathrm{NO}$(b) $\mathrm{CO}$(c) $\mathrm{O}_{2}$(d) $\mathrm{B}_{3}$
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Paramagnetism refers to the magnetic state of an atom or molecule that has unpaired electrons. The presence of unpaired electrons results in a magnetic moment that will cause the atom or molecule to be attracted into a magnetic field. Show more…
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