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Why does nitric oxide become broen when released inn air?

A

it combines with `O_2` to form nitrogen dioxide `(NO_2)`

B

it is paramagnetic

C

it can dimerises

D

it has odd electrons

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The correct Answer is:
B
Very small atomic size of nitrogen and small bond length for triple bond.
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