MCQ
A molecule which contains unpaired electrons is
  • A
    Carbon monoxide
  • B
    Molecular nitrogen
  • Molecular oxygen
  • D
    Hydrogen peroxide

Answer

Correct option: C.
Molecular oxygen
(c) Molecular oxygen contains unpaired electron so it is paramagnetic (according to $MOT$).

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