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

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.