- Ais paramagnetic in nature
- Bit can be used as an inert diluent for reactive chemicals
- Cit can combine with dioxygen at 25oC
- Dliquid dinitrogen is not used in cryosurgery
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Correct answer: B
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Check option A: is paramagnetic in nature
Dinitrogen, , has all electrons paired in its molecular orbitals. Therefore, it is diamagnetic, not paramagnetic.
So, A is false. -
Check option B: it can be used as an inert diluent for reactive chemicals
is quite unreactive under ordinary conditions because of the very strong triple bond. Hence, it is commonly used as an inert atmosphere or inert diluent for reactive substances.
So, B is true. -
Check option C: it can combine with dioxygen at
Nitrogen does not combine readily with oxygen at room temperature. Combination occurs only at very high temperatures (for example, in lightning or electric arc conditions): Thus, at , this does not happen appreciably.
So, C is false. -
Check option D: liquid dinitrogen is not used in cryosurgery
Liquid nitrogen is in fact widely used in cryosurgery because of its very low boiling point.
So, D is false. -
Conclusion
The only correct statement is:
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