Q.

Which of the following option is correct about NO2 and ClO2?

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a

Both have bent shape.

b

Both are paramagnetic species

c

Both compounds dimerize readily.

d

Both have sp2 hybridization

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

NO2 is sp2 hybridized

It has 1 unpaired electron, so paramagnetic shape of NO2 is bent and it dimerizes easily.

ClO2 has sp2 hybridization

and the  ClO2 and is bent shape and ClO2 do not dimerize because ClO2 has vacant d-orbital.

Hence, the correct option is B.

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