Which of the following molecule has odd $e^{-}$ ?

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${ClO}_{2}$

$O {({SiH}_{3})}_{2}$

${OCl}_{2}$

${SCl}_{2}$

answer is A.

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Because of their unusual total amount of electrons, ${ClO}_{2}$ molecules are odd electron molecules. According to a Lewis structure, ${ClO}_{2}$ has a total of 26+7=19 valence electrons, or 9 electron pairs and a lone electron. $Cl$ acts as the principal atom. The ${ClO}_{2}$ molecule is made up of valence electrons with unusual configurations.

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