Although $ClO_2$ is an odd-electron molecule,it does not dimerize because...

  • A
    The odd electron is delocalized.
  • B
    The odd electron is localized on the chlorine atom.
  • C
    The two $Cl-O$ bond lengths are not equal.
  • D
    There is $P_x-P_x$ bonding in the chlorine atom.

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