Question:

Which of the following is true about $ClO _{2}$ ?

Updated On: Jul 2, 2022
  • It is paramagnetic
  • It dimerises in liquid phase
  • It is a linear molecule
  • It is very reactive
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Solution and Explanation

ClO molecule has an angular structure with O-Cl-O bond angle of 117.6?. The molecule is supposed to contain a three electron bond. Its structure is believed to be a resonance hybrid of the following two structures : The structure arises from sp d hybridisation of Cl-atom. The molecule is paramagnetic due to the presence of three electron bond.
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