JEE Main Chemistry question

Electrons in a paramagnetic compound are [DCE 2003]

(A)Shared
(B)UnpairedCorrect
(C)Donated
(D)Paired

Answer: (B)

Solution

Paramagnetism arises specifically from the presence of unpaired electrons, whose individual magnetic moments align with an external magnetic field, giving the substance a net attraction to it. Fully paired electrons have

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