Question:
Which one of the following nitrogen oxides may dimerise?
Which one of the following nitrogen oxides may dimerise?
Options:
- a) N2O
- b) NO2
- c) N2O3
- d) N2O5
- a) N2O
- b) NO2
- c) N2O3
- d) N2O5
correct answer : b)
Explanation:
Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) has an odd number of electrons and easily dimerises to form stable dinitrogen tetroxide (N2O4).
Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) has an odd number of electrons and easily dimerises to form stable dinitrogen tetroxide (N2O4).