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Why is nitric oxide paramagnetic in gaseous state but the solid obtained on cooling it is diamagnetic?

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Why is nitric oxide paramagnetic in gaseous state but the solid obtained on cooling it is diamagnetic?

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In gaseous state \[\ce{NO2}\] exists as monomer which has one unpaired electron but in solid-state it dimerises to \[\ce{N2O4}\] so no unpaired electron is left hence solid form is diamagnetic.

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Chapter 7: The p-block Elements - Multiple Choice Questions (Type - I) [Page 96]

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NCERT Exemplar Chemistry Exemplar [English] Class 12
Chapter 7 The p-block Elements
Multiple Choice Questions (Type - I) | Q 43 | Page 96
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