Q. Which of the following species is paramagnetic in nature?
A) Carbonium ion
B) Free radical
C) Carbene
D) Nitrene
Explanation
(b)
Species Valence electrons Magnetic behavior
Carbonium ion 6 Diamagnetic
Free radical 7 Paramagnetic
Carbene 6 Diamagnetic
Nitrane 6 Diamagnetic
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