Which of the following oxides of nitrogen can dimerise?

N₂O₃

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NO₂

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N₂O

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Solution

The correct option is B
NO₂

NO₂ contains odd number of valence electrons. On dimerisation, it is converted to stable N₂O₄molecule with even number of electrons.

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