JEE Main Chemistry question

The number of unpaired electrons in a paramagnetic diatomic molecule of an element with atomic number 16 is:

(A)4
(B)1
(C)2Correct
(D)3

Answer: (C)

Solution

Atomic number 16 is sulfur, and its diatomic form (analogous to , both being Group 16 elements with similar valence -orbital bonding) has the same MO pattern

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Question ID VK-133777