Question

Which one of the following statement is wrong about $ Cl{{O}_{2}} $ ?

• A. Central atom $ Cl $ is $ s{{p}^{2}} $ hybridized
• B. $ O-Cl-O $ bond angle is 118?
• C. $ Cl-O $ bond has appreciable double bond character due to $ p\pi -d\pi $ bonding
• D. It is diamagnetic

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Option is wrong $ Cl{{O}_{2}} $ molecule is paramagnetic due to the presence of one odd electron in a p-orbital. $ Cl{{O}_{2}} $ do not dimerize because odd electron is delocalised.