Medium INTEGER +4 / -1 PYQ · JEE Mains 2024

Number of molecules/species from the following having one unpaired electron is ________.

$$\mathrm{O}_2, \mathrm{O}_2^{-1}, \mathrm{NO}, \mathrm{CN}^{-1}, \mathrm{O}_2^{2-}$$

Answer (integer) 2

Solution

<p>$$\mathrm{O}_2^{-} \text {and } \mathrm{NO} \text { have } 1 \text { unpaired electron. }$$</p>

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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure · Topic: Ionic and Covalent Bonding

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