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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

Correct Answer: D

Solution :

                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.