Question

How do you tell whether a compound is paragmagnetic

Answer 1

if it conatains unpared electron in its compound we call it has paramagnetic

Answer 2

^ vijay is right, theoretically we look for an electron in an unpaired orbital.

experimentally, you see if the substance is attracted to a magnetic field (e.g. a magnet).

Answer 3

It still a bit confusing...
For example, out of these would be paramagnetic:
A. [Zn(NH3)4]Cl2
B. CaSO4
C. [Cu(H2O)4]Br
D. [Co(en)3]Cl3 (low spin)
E. K[FeCl4]
Would look at the central atom or what?

Answer 4

. K[FeCl4]
can u write the electronic configuration of Fe+3

Answer 5

yaaa central atom u should see

Answer 6

Okay. Thank You.

Answer 7

IF all the electrons are paired. (An exception: the O2 molecule is paramagnetic because is has TWO unpaired electrons.)