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Which one of the following properties is not shown by `NO`?

A

It is diamangetic in gaseous state.

B

It is a neutral oxide.

C

It combines with oxygen to form nitrogen dioxide.

D

Its bond order is 2.5.

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The correct Answer is:
A
NO is paramagnetic in gaseous state because it has one unpaired electron. However, it dimerises at low temperature to become diamagnetic. It combines with `O_(2)` to form `NO_(2)` and is neutral oxide and has bond order of 2.5.
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