Question

Which of the following species is paramagnetic in nature
a.Free radical
b.Carbonium ion
c.Carbanion
d.All the above​

Answer 1

Answer:

a) Free radical

Explanation:

A free radical contains one unpaired electron. Therefore, it is paramagnetic in nature.

A carbonium ion and a carbanion contains all paired electrons.

Hence, they are diamagnetic in nature.