Q49 / 200 · Manipal (MET) 2014 · Chemistry

Solid $\mathrm{N}_2 \mathrm{O}_5$ is

  • Correct answer
    A
    ionic
  • B
    covalent
  • C
    coordinate covalent
  • D
    metallic

Solution

Solid $\mathrm{N}_2 \mathrm{O}_5$ is ionic. X-ray diffraction shows that solid $\mathrm{N}_2 \mathrm{O}_5$ exists as $\mathrm{NO}_2^{+} \mathrm{NO}_3^{-}$(nitronium nitrate).

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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