Which of the following statements is not correct regarding NO2 molecul...
Explanation:
The correct answer is option 'B': It is coloured in its dimeric form.
Paramagnetic Behaviour and Dimerization:
- NO2 molecule possesses an unpaired electron, making it paramagnetic.
- Paramagnetic substances are attracted by a magnetic field due to the presence of unpaired electrons.
- When NO2 undergoes dimerization, two NO2 molecules combine to form N2O4.
- In the dimeric form, the unpaired electrons are paired, resulting in a decrease in paramagnetic behavior.
- Therefore, option 'A' is correct.
Colored Nature and Unpaired Electron:
- The color exhibited by a substance is due to the absorption of certain wavelengths of light.
- In the case of NO2, its brown color is indeed due to the presence of unpaired electrons.
- Unpaired electrons can absorb specific wavelengths of light, leading to the perception of color.
- Therefore, option 'C' is correct.
Odd Electron Molecules:
- Odd electron molecules are molecules that possess at least one unpaired electron.
- NO2 has an unpaired electron, making it an odd electron molecule.
- Therefore, option 'D' is correct.
Conclusion:
- Among the given options, the statement that is not correct regarding the NO2 molecule is option 'B': It is colored in its dimeric form.
- The color of NO2 is due to the presence of unpaired electrons, and when it undergoes dimerization, the unpaired electrons are paired, resulting in a decrease in paramagnetic behavior.