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(a) Why does `NO_2` dimerise ? (b) In what way can it be proved that `PH_3` is basic in nature ?

Answer» `NO_(2)` contains odd number of valence electrons. It behaves as a typical odd molecule. On dimerisation, it is converted to a stable `N_(2)O_(4)` molecule, with even number of electrons.


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