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Which one of the following oxides is expected to exhibit paramagnetic behaviour?                   [AIPMT (S) 2005]

A)        \[C{{O}_{2}}\]

B)              \[S{{O}_{2}}\]

C)  \[Cl{{O}_{2}}\]     

D)                  \[Si{{O}_{2}}\]

Correct Answer: C

Solution :

\[Cl{{O}_{2}}\] shows paramagnetic character   due to presence of unpaired electron in its structure.