Q46 / 200 · Manipal (MET) 2012 · Chemistry

Which of the following is diamagnetic?

  • Correct answer
    A
    $\mathrm{H}_2$
  • B
    $\mathrm{H}_2^{-}$
  • C
    $\mathrm{H}_2^{+}$
  • D
    $\mathrm{He}_2^{+}$

Solution

Diamagnetic species have all electrons paired, whereas paramagnetic species have unpaired electrons. $\mathrm{H}_2=\sigma 1 \mathrm{~s}^2$ No. of unpaired electron $=0 \Rightarrow$ diamagnetic $\mathrm{H}_2^{-}=\sigma 1 s, \sigma^* 1 s^1$ No. of unpaired electron $=1 \Rightarrow$ paramagnetic $\mathrm{H}_2^{-}=\sigma 1 s^1$ No. of unpaired electron $=1 \Rightarrow$ paramagnetic $\mathrm{He}_2^{+}=\sigma 1 s^2, \sigma^* 1 s^1$ No. of unpaired electron $=1 \Rightarrow$ paramagnetic

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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