JEE MainChemistryP Block ElementsMCQ+4 / −1
The oxide which contains an odd electron at the nitrogen atom is :
- A
- B
- C
- D
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Correct answer: B
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We need to identify the nitrogen oxide in which nitrogen has an odd electron, i.e. a molecule with an unpaired electron on nitrogen.
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Let us examine each oxide:
(A)
- Total valence electrons:
- This is an even-electron molecule.
- It does not contain an odd electron on nitrogen.
- So, A is incorrect.
(B)
- Total valence electrons:
- Since the total number of valence electrons is odd, is an odd-electron molecule.
- Its structure contains one unpaired electron, associated mainly with nitrogen.
- So, B is correct.
(C)
- Total valence electrons:
- Even number of electrons, so no odd electron.
- C is incorrect.
(D)
- Total valence electrons:
- Even-electron molecule.
- D is incorrect.
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Therefore, the oxide containing an odd electron at nitrogen is:
- Comparing with the stored correct answer:
- Stored correct answer: B
- Derived answer: B
- They match.
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