Although $ClO_2$ is an odd-electron molecule,it does not dimerize because...
- AThe odd electron is delocalized.
- BThe odd electron is localized on the chlorine atom.
- CThe two $Cl-O$ bond lengths are not equal.
- DThere is $P_x-P_x$ bonding in the chlorine atom.
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