Q46 / 200 · Manipal (MET) 2012 · Chemistry
Which of the following is diamagnetic?
- Correct answerA$\mathrm{H}_2$
- 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'.