Which one of the following molecules is expected to exhibit diamagnetic behaviour?
- A
- B
- C
- D
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
Based on Molecular Orbital Theory: (14 electrons): . All electrons are paired. Diamagnetic. (16 electrons): Has 2 unpaired electrons in orbitals. Paramagnetic. (similar to ): Has 2 unpaired electrons. Paramagnetic. (12 electrons): . All electrons are paired. Diamagnetic.Note: Both and are diamagnetic. In the original 2013 paper, both options were valid.