Which molecule exhibits paramagnetism due to unpaired electrons?
For B₂ : (sigma 1s)² (sigma^* 1s)² (sigma 2s)² (sigma^* 2s)² (pi 2px)¹ (pi 2py)¹ , with two unpaired electrons, making it paramagnetic.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Chemistry > Chapter 4: Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure > Topic: Ionic Bonding - Lattice Enthalpy and Properties of Ionic Compounds