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  • Dinitrogen Trioxide (N₂O₃): Covalent Character Explained
    Dinitrogen trioxide (N₂O₃) is a covalent compound.

    Explanation:

    - Dinitrogen trioxide is a molecular compound formed by the covalent bonding of nitrogen and oxygen atoms.

    - It does not consist of ions and hence, is not ionic in nature.

    - The electronegativity difference between nitrogen (3.0) and oxygen (3.5) is not significant enough to result in the complete transfer of electrons, leading to the formation of ions.

    - Instead, the atoms share electrons to achieve a stable electronic configuration.

    - The covalent bonds in dinitrogen trioxide involve the sharing of electrons between nitrogen and oxygen atoms, resulting in a neutral molecule.

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