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Which one of the following oxides is expected to exhibit paramagnetic behaviour ?

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external magnetic field causes the electrons' spins to align parallel to the field, causing a net attraction. Paramagnetic materials include aluminium, oxygen, titanium, and iron oxide (FeO).

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Which one of the following oxides is expected to exhibit paramagnetic behaviour ?

(a)CO2(b)SiO2(c)SO2(d)clO2

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ClO2 is paramagnetic due to the presence of odd electrons.

Hence d is the correct answer.