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2022 · 26 Jun · Shift 2 · Q4
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P Block Elements question

2022 · 26 Jun · Shift 2 · Q4

JEE MainChemistryP Block ElementsMCQ+4 / −1
The oxide which contains an odd electron at the nitrogen atom is :
  1. A
    N2ON_2ON2​O
  2. B
    NO2NO_2NO2​
  3. C
    N2O3N_2O_3N2​O3​
  4. D
    N2O5N_2O_5N2​O5​
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Correct answer: B

  1. We need to identify the nitrogen oxide in which nitrogen has an odd electron, i.e. a molecule with an unpaired electron on nitrogen.

  2. Let us examine each oxide:

    (A) N2ON_2ON2​O

    • Total valence electrons: 2(5)+6=162(5) + 6 = 162(5)+6=16
    • This is an even-electron molecule.
    • It does not contain an odd electron on nitrogen.
    • So, A is incorrect.

    (B) NO2NO_2NO2​

    • Total valence electrons: 5+2(6)=175 + 2(6) = 175+2(6)=17
    • Since the total number of valence electrons is odd, NO2NO_2NO2​ is an odd-electron molecule.
    • Its structure contains one unpaired electron, associated mainly with nitrogen.
    • So, B is correct.

    (C) N2O3N_2O_3N2​O3​

    • Total valence electrons: 2(5)+3(6)=282(5) + 3(6) = 282(5)+3(6)=28
    • Even number of electrons, so no odd electron.
    • C is incorrect.

    (D) N2O5N_2O_5N2​O5​

    • Total valence electrons: 2(5)+5(6)=402(5) + 5(6) = 402(5)+5(6)=40
    • Even-electron molecule.
    • D is incorrect.
  3. Therefore, the oxide containing an odd electron at nitrogen is:

NO2\boxed{NO_2}NO2​​

  1. Comparing with the stored correct answer:
  • Stored correct answer: B
  • Derived answer: B
  • They match.
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