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Which of the following option is correct about \[N{{O}_{2}}\And Cl{{O}_{2}}?\]

(i) Both are paramagnetic species

(ii) Both compounds dimerised readily

(iii) Both have \[s{{p}^{2}}\] hybridisation

(iv) Both have Bent shape.

A) (i), (ii)

B) (i), (iii), (iv)

C) (ii), (iii), (iv)

D) only (i)

Correct Answer: B

Solution :

[b] \[Cl{{O}_{2}}\] doesn't dimerised readily between odd electron delocalized in a vacant 3d orbital.