Chemistry-(general)
NEET Chemistry (general) Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Easy-Class 12
Assertion (A): NO2 dimerises to form N2O4. | Reason (R): NO2 has an odd number of valence electrons, which makes it unstable.
A
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C
A is true but R is false.
D
A is false.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
According to the NCERT context, NO2 dimerises because it has an odd number of valence electrons, leading to the formation of a stable N2O4 molecule with an even number of electrons.
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