Question

In spite of being an odd-electron molecule $ClO_2$ does not dimerize because

• A. the odd electron is delocalized
• B. the odd electron is localized in the chlorine atom
• C. the two $Cl - O$ bonds do not have the same length
• D. of $p_x - p_x$ bonding in the chlorine atom

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

The odd electron of $Cl_2$ is delocalised that’s why $ClO_2$ does not dimerise.