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General Chemistry 1 Midterm - Part 3 of 4
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6. Chemical Quantities & Aqueous Reactions / Activity Series / Problem 15
Problem 15

Nitrogen dioxide gas (NO2) is widely used as an oxidizer in hybrid rocket fuels. In the process, NO2 is reduced. The structure of NO2 is shown below. Explain why NO2 is easily reduced.
Chemical structure of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) showing its unpaired electron.

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