A physicist uses a magnetic field to test liquid gases. Which diatomic molecule is attracted to the magnet due to its paramagnetic nature?
Q1. A physicist uses a magnetic field to test liquid gases. Which diatomic molecule is attracted to the magnet due to its paramagnetic nature?
Answer: O2
Explanation: Oxygen is paramagnetic due to two unpaired electrons in antibonding pi orbitals; Nitrogen is tempting but all its electrons are paired.