Which one of the following nitrogen oxides may dimerize?

  1. A. N_{2}O
  2. B. NO_{2}
  3. C. N_{2}O_{3}
  4. D. N_{2}O_{5}

Correct Answer: B. NO_{2}

Explanation

Nitrogen dioxide (NO_{2}) has an odd number of valence electrons and dimerizes to form dinitrogen tetroxide (N_{2}O_{4}) to achieve stability.

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