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Which of the following molecule has odd e-?

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a

ClO2

b

O(SiH3 )2

c

OCl2

d

SCl2

answer is A.

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Because of their unusual total amount of electrons, ClO2 molecules are odd electron molecules. According to a Lewis structure, ClO2 has a total of 26+7=19 valence electrons, or 9 electron pairs and a lone electron. Cl acts as the principal atom. The ClO2 molecule is made up of valence electrons with unusual configurations.

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Which of the following molecule has odd e-?