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Which one of the following statements is incorrect with regard to ortho and para dihydrogen? (Kerala CEE 2009)

A.They are nuclear spin isomers
B.The ortho isomer has zero nuclear spin whereas the✓ Correct
C.The para isomer is favored at low temperatures
D.The thermal conductivity of the para isomer is 50%
Explanation

Para and ortho hydrogens are the allotropes of the hydrogen molecule and they differ in spins of protons. Hence, they are nuclear spin isomers but the ortho isomer has one nuclear spin whereas the para isomer has zero nuclear spin. Nuclear spin of ortho hydrogen = 1 1 1 2 2 (spin direction is same) Nuclear spin of para hydrogen = 1 1 1 1 0 2 2 2 2 or (spin direction is opposite)

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